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Tecumseh, MI


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Tecumseh, Michigan

Tecumseh, Michigan, in Lenawee county, is 21 miles SW of Ann Arbor, Michigan (center to center) and 30 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Ann Arbor metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Tecumseh is home to some 8,574 residents.

The People and Families of Tecumseh

In Tecumseh, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tecumseh had a median family income of $58,239. More so than most places, the people in Tecumseh generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Tecumseh are poor than in most places in Michigan.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Tecumseh. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Tecumseh can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Tecumseh Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Tecumseh was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Tecumseh, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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