Swartz Creek, MI

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Swartz Creek, Michigan, in Genesee county, is 8 miles SW of Flint, Michigan (center to center) and 58 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Flint metropolitan area. Swartz Creek contains a population of approximately 5,102.

The People and Families of Swartz Creek

In Swartz Creek, about 55% of adults are married.

Swartz Creek has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Swartz Creek had a median family income of $52,147.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Swartz Creek favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,630. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Swartz Creek Housing

Swartz Creek has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Swartz Creek, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Swartz Creek, MI

Comparing Swartz Creek to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Swartz Creek Almanac

Swartz Creek Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Swartz Creek Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Swartz Creek residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Swartz Creek, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Swartz Creek High Schools (2004)

SWARTZ CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
ONE DRAGON DRIVE
810-591-2300
Serves 1,255 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY
8197 MILLER ROAD
810-591-2300
A Non-traditional School
Serves 84 students.

Swartz Creek Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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