Chocolay charter Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
5,963 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,672 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$227,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$459 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$729 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marquette County
2
Marquette Urban Area
2
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marquette County
2
Marquette Urban Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 39 15
Feb 1 27 17
Mar 2 24 25
Apr 2 9 38
May 3 1 51
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 3 0 65
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 3 3 44
Nov 3 18 32
Dec 2 37 20

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 109, MI
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Schools

Cherry Creek Elementary School
5 miles, NW • 2.3 star
MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit
9 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Northern Michigan University
10 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Bay de Noc Community College
48 miles, S • 1.4 star
Michigan Technological University
76 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Marquette General Hospital
9 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Bell Hospital
21 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Delta County Airport
52 miles, S • 1 star
Ford Airport
61 miles, SW • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
76 miles, NW • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
121 miles, W • 1 star
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