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About Michigan Real Estate

Buying Michigan Real Estate

if considering a move to Michigan, review the information before buying Michigan real estate.

Michigan Population

Michigan is the 8th most populated state in the country and has witnessed a 1.6 per cent increase over the last few years. The state offers many options for those wishing to buy Michigan real estate. The metropolitan areas of Lansing, the state capital, and Detroit, Michigan’s largest city have all the cultural, educational and economic draws possible. The state’s Upper Peninsula offers water-based activities and lifestyles for those wishing for a more relaxed environment. Michigan’s largest cities include Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Flint, Sterling Heights, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Livonia, Dearborn and Westland.

Michigan Economy

Michigan is primarily known for automotive manufacturing, the state is also establishing a strong presence in high tech and life sciences industries. Some of the corporations based in Michigan include General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Kellogg Company, Whirlpool, Google, IBM, Pfizer, General Dynamics, Raytheon, National City Bank, Lear, Steelcase and La-Z-Boy. Michigan is also a prominent agricultural center by exporting such products as blueberries, cherries, grapes, peaches, apples, soybeans, vegetables and dairy products. Hunting deer and tourism are also thriving businesses for this multi-faceted state.

Michigan Tourism and Recreation

There is truly something for everyone to enjoy in Michigan. Because of Michigan’s location on the Great Lakes, outdoor sports abound with fishing, boating, swimming and other water sports. The interior sections of the state offer natural wonders of forests and hunting areas. Of course, the metropolitan areas are filled with cultural and entertainment venues, especially Detroit which offers casino gambling. Some of the major attractions include Mackinac Island, The Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village, the Gerald R. Ford Museum, Kalamazoo Nature Center, Sleepy Hollow State Park and the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge. Professional sports are well represented in Michigan with the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions, the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Pistons.

Michigan is a wonderland of outdoor activities, a thriving economy and metropolitan areas second to none and a great choice for anyone considering buying Michigan real estate.

Population
Population Change Since 2000
902,886
-5 %
201,456
2 %
142,602
3 %
129,234
4 %
122,358
-2 %
119,016
4 %
117,426
-1 %
104,686
11 %
97,508
-3 %
94,675
-3 %
84,011
-3 %
82,349
0 %
81,325
0 %
80,790
6 %
78,374
0 %
75,352
3 %
75,056
-3 %
72,422
10 %
71,343
3 %
70,108
2 %
65,429
-1 %
64,600
2 %
62,798
-5 %
59,512
-4 %
59,181
-1 %
55,364
-5 %
53,769
1 %
51,618
9 %
50,285
4 %
49,179
-5 %
47,467
5 %
47,046
1 %
45,648
2 %
42,933
0 %
41,628
0 %
39,683
-1 %
38,148
-5 %
37,560
7 %
36,264
0 %
35,469
-4 %
34,657
2 %
32,970
2 %
32,256
6 %
30,452
-2 %
29,890
66 %
29,468
-2 %
29,175
-2 %
28,722
-5 %
28,696
-4 %
28,160
1 %
27,811
-5 %
27,710
7 %
26,761
-4 %
24,724
10 %
23,781
6 %
23,434
2 %
23,172
2 %
22,844
5 %
22,192
6 %
21,956
-1 %
21,942
-5 %
21,641
0 %
21,545
-3 %
20,974
6 %
19,818
1 %
19,233
0 %
18,737
-4 %
18,629
-2 %
18,448
-3 %
17,958
4 %
17,751
3 %
16,781
11 %
16,591
2 %
16,534
-1 %
16,324
0 %
16,241
-2 %
16,223
-5 %
15,693
3 %
15,618
7 %
15,576
-1 %
15,166
-2 %
14,898
1 %
14,229
7 %
13,439
-6 %
13,387
25 %
13,284
15 %
13,200
4 %
13,074
-1 %
12,703
-1 %
12,582
-4 %
12,566
0 %
12,534
-2 %
11,920
-1 %
11,891
-3 %
11,851
-5 %
11,567
4 %
11,442
9 %
11,313
0 %
11,291
0 %
11,277
7 %
11,211
6 %
11,037
-2 %
10,913
-2 %
10,819
8 %
10,818
0 %
10,767
0 %
10,682
-6 %
10,645
-5 %
10,612
-3 %
10,363
12 %
10,298
-4 %
10,290
-1 %
10,246
-2 %
10,123
1 %
9,913
2 %
9,775
32 %
9,772
5 %
9,589
37 %
9,427
10 %
9,316
-6 %
9,252
-5 %
9,247
2 %
9,206
-1 %
9,131
0 %
9,019
-1 %
8,981
6 %
8,924
5 %
8,759
-4 %
8,696
8 %
8,671
-4 %
8,525
2 %
8,471
-4 %
8,423
2 %
8,334
0 %
8,306
6 %
8,304
-1 %
8,190
6 %
8,019
-2 %
8,010
2 %
7,961
-3 %
7,920
6 %
7,893
5 %
7,878
18 %
7,860
-1 %
7,756
-1 %
7,685
7 %
7,604
-3 %


Data on community demographics, schools and recent sales provided by OnBoard LLC.
Copyright © 2007 OnBoard LLC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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