Garden Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
653 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,161 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$450 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Delta County
2
Escanaba Urban Area
2
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Delta County
3
Escanaba Urban Area
3
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) 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 1 15 17
Feb 1 10 19
Mar 2 11 28
Apr 2 4 40
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 1 46
Nov 2 6 35
Dec 2 14 23

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Big Bay De Noc School
5 miles, S · 2.8star
Manistique Alternative Ed Center
14 miles, E · 3.2star

Colleges

Bay de Noc Community College
29 miles, W · 1.4star
Northern Michigan University
60 miles, N · 1.9star
North Central Michigan College
86 miles, SE · 1.4star
Northwestern Michigan College
93 miles, S · 1.4star

Hospitals

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
12 miles, E · 4.1star
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
56 miles, E · 4.1star

Airports

Delta County Airport
31 miles, W · 1star
Ford Airport
77 miles, W · 1star
Cherry Capital Airport
95 miles, S · 1.4star