Vanderbilt, MI

Vanderbilt, Michigan

Vanderbilt, Michigan, in Otsego county, is 124 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 210 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The village contains a population of approximately 587.

The People and Families of Vanderbilt

In Vanderbilt, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Vanderbilt, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vanderbilt had a median family income of $37,857.

Vanderbilt Housing

Vanderbilt has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Vanderbilt are newer than those found in most places. The village, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Vanderbilt tend toward the low side for Michigan. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the village the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Vanderbilt, 90% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Vanderbilt -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The village can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Vanderbilt, MI

Comparing Vanderbilt 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
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Vanderbilt Almanac

Vanderbilt Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Vanderbilt Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Vanderbilt High Schools (2004)

VANDERBILT AREA SCHOOL
947 DONOVAN STREET
989-983-2561
Serves 219 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10

Vanderbilt Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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