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Vernon, MI


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Vernon, Michigan

Vernon, Michigan, in Shiawassee county, is 18 miles W of Flint, Michigan (center to center) and 65 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. There are 847 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Vernon

In Vernon, about 62% of adults are married. When people think of Vernon, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the village are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Vernon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vernon had a median family income of $50,795. Vernon is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Vernon Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Vernon that were owner-occupied was 89%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Vernon, 93% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Vernon, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Vernon Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Vernon, MI

Comparing Vernon 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men42
Age of the Population35
Racial Diversity32
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work21
Short Commute Times11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built22
People Living Alone11
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