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Suttons Bay, Michigan

Suttons Bay, Michigan, in Leelanau county, is 120 miles E of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 174 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 589 people people live in Suttons Bay.

The People and Families of Suttons Bay

In Suttons Bay, about 64% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Suttons Bay, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the village nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Suttons Bay had a median family income of $52,321. It turns out that people in Suttons Bay tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in the village are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,300) in Suttons Bay than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Suttons Bay Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Suttons Bay, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the village.

Commuting

In Suttons Bay, 81% of commuters drive to work. Suttons Bay is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great village for public transportation. Commuters in the village enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Suttons Bay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Suttons Bay Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Suttons Bay Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Suttons Bay College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Suttons Bay Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Suttons Bay People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Suttons Bay Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Suttons Bay, MI

Comparing Suttons Bay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men109
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity54
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents22
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