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Alpena, MI
B+
Population: 10,181
Home Price: $88,600
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Overview
Alpena is a small city in the state of Michigan with a population of 10,181. Alpena has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
11.1 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Alpena, MI
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Alpena
Michigan
United States
Per Capita Income
$28,089
$31,154
$32,693
Median Household Income
$40,202
$57,833
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.5%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
14.2%
10.5%
10.5%
Age
Alpena
Michigan
United States
Median Age
44.0
42.6
42.3
Gender
Alpena
Michigan
United States
Male
49.1%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
50.9%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Alpena
Michigan
United States
White
95.0%
88.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.4%
4.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.9%
2.7%
Asian
0.2%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
0.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.1%
4.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Alpena
Michigan
United States
Median Home Price
$88,600
$148,219
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$514
$665
$801
Family Households
34.0%
34.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.4%
36.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
65.4%
73.6%
72.9%
Renters
34.6%
26.4%
27.1%
Education
Alpena
Michigan
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.6%
6.4%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
36.9%
36.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
26.4%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.0%
9.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
8.5%
14.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Alpena
Michigan
United States
Mathematics
32.8%
38.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.3%
48.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Alpena
Michigan
United States
Murder
0.0
2.5
3.0
Rape
202.0
61.0
38.0
Robbery
10.1
24.5
40.7
Assault
373.7
191.5
188.5
Property Crime
Alpena
Michigan
United States
Burglary
303.0
195.2
336.1
Theft
1232.2
1168.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
70.7
90.6
167.1
Arson
0.0
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Alpena, MI
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
grub
fast food
delicious
food truck
fajita
hot sauce
farmers markets
pickles
tinned fish
oysters
marinades
cafe
grilling
bakery
pizza
meal
meat
baking
cooking
football
fantasy football
college football
basketball
little league
fantasy sports
duke basketball
hockey
athletics
video games
wrestling
sports teams
sports coverage
country music
baseball
ice hockey
pro wrestling
softball
soccer
major league
logos
art exhibit
mural
library
nfts
freelance illustrator
gallery
museum
painting
fashion
murals
nature
creativity
designs
poster
embroidery
imagery
photographs
artists
museums
camping
video games
fuzzballs
swimming camping
car enthusiast
hunting
hunting fishing
fishing
retired steelworker
nascar
outdoors
bikes
fitness
gaming
toys
roller coasters
hiking
jeeps
youtuber
books
local news
sports
sports coverage
pro wrestling
commentator host
marketing
digital media
business finance
media platform
tv
digital content
broadcasting
films
educational
outdoor
gaming
fashion
awardwinning
arts
promos
sports
camping
fire pit
summer
lakes
swimming camping
hunting
recreational
fishing
warm weather
campgrounds
cabin
mountain views
mountain
winter
rec
conservation
beach
space
boating
shop local
local businesses
christmas shopping
home depot
black friday
post office
gas station
food truck
gift shop
holiday shopping
teespring
meijer
farmers market
gift cards
merch
reusable bag
plastic bags
farmers markets
kits
ebay store
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