Empire Township, MI

Living in Empire Township

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 40
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 96
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Colleges 53
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Schools 85
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Residents

1.2k Population +60 (2010–19)
62  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
49% College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years52%
75 years and over15%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate14%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$23k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector59%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office23%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$276k Median Home Value +$5.8k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$275 Median Monthly Rent -$264 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas35%
Utility gas43%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Empire Township

United States45
Michigan58
Leelanau County5

Property Crime in Empire Township

United States48
Michigan43
Leelanau County3

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 31
Feb 23 1 21
Mar 30 2 12
Apr 43 3 4
May 54 3 0
Jun 64 3 0
Jul 69 3 0
Aug 67 3 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 4 0
Nov 38 3 9
Dec 27 2 29

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Empire Township

Inland Flooding7
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Empire Township, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Empire Township, MI

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The Leelanau School
7 miles, N
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The Children's House
17 miles, E
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The Pathfinder School
18 miles, E
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St Mary School
18 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Empire Township, MI

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Bellin College
97 miles, W
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Holy Family College
100 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Empire Township, MI

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Munson Medical Center
18 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Empire Township, MI

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Delta County Airport
82 miles, NW