Name: Alpena, MI
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Living in Alpena, MI

Ranks better than 68% of areas Follow

Population

10,261

Median Age

44.1 Years

Alpena Area Facts

Alpena has a Livability Score of 68_/100, which is considered good
Alpena crime rates are 17% lower than the Michigan average
Cost of living in Alpena is 8% lower than the Michigan average

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What do the locals think about Alpena?

100%

Family friendly

0%

Public transit is accessible

33%

Walkable to grocery stores

33%

Yards are well-kept

67%

Lots of parks

33%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

67%

A quiet area

33%

Sense of community

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Alpena Reviews

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Boring and a dying town 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 14, 2020) Nothing to do for the youth and the old. School system is horrible and choose a child bully out. We seem to keep losing business hardly grow and I want out of this miserable place. Traffic is wild and the police force are never to be found when people are blowing red lights and c ...Read More an't wait in the turn lane almost hitting pedestrians. The attraction here are so lame we have a nice light pointing at a old bicycle... Most of our parks have no lighting at night so you can't see and they are closed at 11 so good luck doing anything if your young... Go to the bar and get hammered... Read Less

Alpena: On the Banks of Lake Huron 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I call Alpena, Michigan home and absolutely love living in Alpena, Michigan. This place is located on Lake Huron in an area known as Thunder Bay. The best areas in Alpena, Michigan include areas located on the shores of Lake Huron. You will find lighthouses to explore and multipl ...Read More e wildlife areas including Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

Alpena is located along the Lake State Railway so rail transportation is a possibility if needed. The cost of living here is steep. Many people do have a problem finding a job here that actually pays enough to afford the apartments and homes in the area. This area could definitely use more job opportunities.

The area is slowly growing. I am sure some would like to see faster growth, but I love how this area is keeping its small-town feel. Everyone is just friendly to everyone here. The crime rate is relatively low and I have just fell in love with the area. It offers the basics and great view of Lake Heron with tons of recreational opportunities for water lovers. Read Less

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