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Tecumseh, MI


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Tecumseh, Michigan

Introduction to Tecumseh, Michigan

Tecumseh, Michigan, in Lenawee county, is 21 miles SW of Ann Arbor, Michigan and 30 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The city is home to some 8,574 residents.

Tecumseh History

Tecumseh is surrounded by Tecumseh Township, but is politically autonomous. Lenawee County was formed out of Monroe County in 1826. The first European settlement in the county occurred in 1824. The famous Dynamic Kernels tithing project took place in Tecumseh.

Tecumseh and nearby Attractions

  • Ann Arbor Art Center
  • Croswell Opera House
  • W.J. Hayes State Park
  • Hidden Lake Gardens
  • Mount Holly
  • Lenawee County Historical Society Museum

Things To Do In Tecumseh

Local museums include the Ann Arbor Art Center, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, the Gerald R. Ford Library and the Lenawee County Historical Society Museum. Nearby historical sites include the Croswell Opera House, Fallen Timbers, Fort Meigs and Fair Lane. Hidden Lake Gardens, the Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, and the Toledo Botanical Garden are all accessible from Tecumseh as well.

Tecumseh Transportation

Bishop International Airport is located nearby.

Tecumseh Higher Education

Nearby colleges include the University of Michigan, Adrian College, Concordia University-Ann Arbor and Siena Heights University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Tecumseh Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Tecumseh Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Tecumseh People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Tecumseh, MI

Comparing Tecumseh 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
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use36
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime77
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