Grand Marais, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
255 332.4M (US)
Median Age
67.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,809 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$158,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$492 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
27.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alger County
1
Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alger County
1
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 36 17
Feb 2 26 19
Mar 2 22 27
Apr 2 9 39
May 3 1 50
Jun 3 0 58
Jul 3 0 65
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 3 46
Nov 3 16 34
Dec 3 35 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Burt Township School
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Newberry Area School
31 miles, S • 1.9 star
Newberry Elementary School
31 miles, S • 1.9 star
Three Lakes Academy
34 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Bay Mills Community College
66 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Northern Michigan University
69 miles, W • 1.9 star
Lake Superior State University
77 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Bay de Noc Community College
82 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
31 miles, S • 4.1 star
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
53 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Marquette General Hospital
69 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Delta County Airport
85 miles, SW • 1 star
Ford Airport
118 miles, W • 1 star
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