Grayling, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
1,638 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,719 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$131,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$455 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$709 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.4% 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 4 0 58
Oct 3 1 46
Nov 3 8 35
Dec 2 23 24

Hazards

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 33%
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 Middle School
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Grayling Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Great Lakes Online Education
3 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Kirtland Community College
4 miles, S • 1.4 star
Northwestern Michigan College
44 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Mid Michigan College
48 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
24 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

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