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Hancock
  • Town in Michigan
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Hancock

#2 in Best Places to Live in Houghton County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Hancock is a town in Michigan with a population of 4,558. Hancock is in Houghton County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Hancock offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hancock there are a lot of bars. Many young professionals and retirees live in Hancock and residents tend to lean conservative.
    Population
    4,558
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $114,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $670
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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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
      135.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      22.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      113
      500.1
    • Theft
      542.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      22.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      5%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      28%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      5%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Hancock

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,514
    National
    $69,021
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