Minden City, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
182 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$613 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sanilac 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

Sanilac County
2
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 12 21
Feb 2 9 23
Mar 2 6 32
Apr 3 1 44
May 3 0 55
Jun 3 0 65
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 2 38
Dec 2 11 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Schools

Ubly Community High School
8 miles, NW 2.3 star
Ubly Community Elementary School
9 miles, NW 2.3 star
Deckerville Community High School
10 miles, S 2.3 star
Deckerville Elementary School
10 miles, S 2.8 star

Colleges

Hospitals

McLaren Thumb Region
16 miles, NW 5 star

Airports

MBS International Airport
66 miles, W 1 star
Bishop International Airport
69 miles, W 1.4 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
104 miles, N 1 star