Buchanan, MI

Buchanan is a small town in Michigan with a population of 4,259. Residents earn $54,068 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

4,259 Population 1,690/sq mi density

$54,068 Median Income $26,687 per capita

$138,400 Home Value $216,633 Zillow

$952 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

491 Violent Crime/100K 2,527 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$54,068 median income, 2.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$138,400 home value, $952/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

491 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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UFO Sightings

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4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Buchanan, MI.

Name	Description
Buchanan Downtown	Marker is on East Front Street west of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Pears Mill	Registered Michigan Historic Site. Marker is on South Oak Street south of Front Street.
Portage Prairie United Methodist Church	Marker is on Orange Road, 0.2 miles south of West Chicago Road, on the right when traveling south.
Moccasin Bluff	Marker is on Moccasin Bluff, 0.4 miles south of Red Bud Trail.