Frankenmuth, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
5,108 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$277,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$652 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$726 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Saginaw County
5
Saginaw Metro Area
5
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Saginaw County
3
Saginaw Metro Area
3
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 12 22
Feb 2 8 24
Mar 2 6 33
Apr 3 2 45
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 3 0 48
Nov 3 2 38
Dec 2 9 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Frankenmuth High School
<1 miles, E · 1.9star
Lorenz C List School
<1 miles, E · 3.7star
EF Rittmueller Middle School
<1 miles, E · 3.7star
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Colleges

Saginaw Valley State University
17 miles, N · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Ascension St Mary's Hospital
12 miles, NW · 2.3star
Covenant Medical Center
13 miles, NW · 2.3star
McLaren Bay Region
19 miles, N · 3.2star
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Airports

MBS International Airport
22 miles, NW · 1star
Bishop International Airport
25 miles, SW · 1.4star
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