Chesaning Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,701 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,841 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$140,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$549 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$569 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Saginaw County
5
Saginaw Metro Area
5
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Saginaw County
3
Saginaw Metro Area
3
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 13 22
Feb 2 9 24
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 3 1 46
May 3 0 56
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 2 38
Dec 2 10 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MI State Senate District 26, MI State House District 71, MI
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Schools

Big Rock Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Chesaning Middle School
2 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Baker College
14 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Dorsey School of Business-Saginaw
21 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Healthcare
12 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Covenant Medical Center
19 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Ascension St Mary's Hospital
19 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Bishop International Airport
23 miles, SE • 1.4 star
MBS International Airport
25 miles, NE • 1 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
74 miles, W • 2.3 star
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