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Vassar, MI


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Vassar, Michigan

Vassar, Michigan, in Tuscola county, is 18 miles E of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 77 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 2,823.

The People and Families of Vassar

In Vassar, about 55% of adults are married.

Approximately 12% of Vassar is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

You'll notice more men than women in Vassar compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vassar had a median family income of $44,924.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Vassar gave more campaign money ($1,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Vassar Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Vassar.

Commuting

In Vassar, 94% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 7%Vassar Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Vassar Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Vassar Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Vassar Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Vassar, MI

Comparing Vassar 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 Population1010
Racial Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women64
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime68
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