Grayling charter Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
5,767 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,628 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$145,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$599 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Crawford County
2
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

Crawford County
2
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 26 18
Feb 1 18 20
Mar 2 11 28
Apr 3 3 42
May 3 0 53
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 3 1 46
Nov 3 8 35
Dec 2 24 24

Hazards

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 36, MI State House District 105, MI
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Schools

Grayling Elementary School
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
Grayling Middle School
4 miles, W • 2.8 star
Great Lakes Online Education
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Kirtland Community College
6 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Northwestern Michigan College
47 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Mid Michigan College
49 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
27 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
46 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
60 miles, E • 1 star
MBS International Airport
84 miles, S • 1 star
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