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Gaines Township
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Gaines Township

    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      C+
    Gaines Township is a suburb of with a population of 6,641. Gaines Township is in Genesee County. Living in Gaines Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Gaines Township tend to be conservative. The public schools in Gaines Township are above average.
    About Gaines Township...
    Population
    6,641
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $170,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $832
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      4%
    • Own
      96%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      32.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      16.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      32.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      32.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      32.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Gaines Township

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $74,818
    National
    $69,021
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