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Vanderbilt, MI


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Vanderbilt, MI

Comparing Vanderbilt 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
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men53
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population46
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes610
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