Munising Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
2,833 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,691 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$161,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$418 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$385 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 35 17
Feb 2 24 18
Mar 2 20 27
Apr 2 8 38
May 3 1 50
Jun 3 0 59
Jul 3 0 65
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 2 45
Nov 3 15 33
Dec 2 34 22

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Munising Baptist School
5 miles, W • 5 star
William G Mather Elementary School
7 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Munising High and Middle School
7 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Superior Central School
22 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Northern Michigan University
44 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Bay de Noc Community College
52 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Bay Mills Community College
91 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
34 miles, S • 4.1 star
Marquette General Hospital
44 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
48 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Delta County Airport
55 miles, SW • 1 star
Ford Airport
87 miles, W • 1 star
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