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Who Lives Here

Lake Odessa Demographics

Education

High School

32%

Associate's

25%

Bachelor's

6%

Master's

2%

Doctorate

35%

Family Size

2 people

42%

3 people

24%

4 people

17%

5 people

7%

6+ people

9%

Household Income

0-50k

46%

50-100k

35%

100-150k

16%

150-200k

2%

200k+

2%

Age

0-10

13%

10-20

15%

20-45

30%

45-65

24%

65+

18%

Getting Around Lake Odessa

Lake Odessa Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

26%

15-30 Mins

22%

30-40 Mins

22%

40-60 Mins

25%

60+ Mins

6%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 5353

Walk Score®

Percentage: 4848

Bike Score®

Lake Odessa Education

Schools

Top Schools in Lake Odessa

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Living in Lake Odessa, MI

Lake Odessa, Michigan is a small town with slightly more than 2,000 residents. At an average age of just under 39, the town's population skews younger than most cities in Michigan. Most residents own their homes in Lake Odessa, and 30% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $773 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Lake Odessa will save around $1,200 compared to the state average.

Compared to the national average, Lake Odessa has a large number of residents older than 25 who have a high school degree or equivalent (26%). Furthermore, 9% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Lake Odessa: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 26% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 12% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of about $57,000, Lake Odessa workers bring in around $5,000 less than the average Michigan resident. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 29 minutes, slower than most cities in Michigan, Lake Odessa residents find that it takes some patience traveling to work. Driving is the most common mode of getting to work, chosen by 43% of workers, while public transportation isn't used. Walking (4%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number does exceed the national average.