Shepherd 76 Excellent
Shepherd Livability #132 ranked city in Michigan#3,194 ranked city in the USARanks better than 89% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Shepherd

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

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      Shepherd transportation information

      Statistic Shepherd Michigan National
      Average one way commute21min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work85.7%82.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.3%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.7%1.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.8%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home1.5%3.7%4.6%
      Source: The Shepherd, MI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).