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Flat Rock, MI vs Grosse Ile, MI

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Are people in Grosse Ile older or younger than people in Flat Rock?
- The Median Age in Grosse Ile is 15.5 years older than in Flat Rock.

Are housing costs cheaper in Grosse Ile or Flat Rock?
- Grosse Ile housing costs are 48.5% more expensive than Flat Rock housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Grosse Ile or Flat Rock?
- The average commute for residents of Grosse Ile is 6.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Flat Rock.

Things to do in Flat Rock?
Located in Wayne County near Detroit, Flat Rock is a small city with a population of 10,000. It is home to abundant recreational activities, such as golfing, fishing and biking.

Things to do in Grosse Ile?
Grosse Ile, MI is a popular island located about 20 miles south of Detroit on the western side of the Detroit River towards Lake Erie .The island has attracted visitors from all over the world due to its picturesque scenery featuring cottages along waterways scattered among forests surrounded by wetlands filled with wildlife viewing possibilities throughout every season .

 Flat Rock, MIGrosse Ile, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,682329,725,481
 Median Income$60,792  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock52.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$229,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.83  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Flat Rock    4 Reviews

I give Flat Rock 4 stars out of 5. And let me say that, by saying this: "I _ _ came to HATE _ _ living in Michigan". For a number of reasons, which I will enumerate.   More

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Over 12 years ago

Very low crime, good schools.....but  More

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I have lived here for 14 years. If you get involved in the community, you will meet many nice people. Alot of people here know each other, and that is great too.We know  More

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Reviews for Grosse Ile    2 Reviews

Grosse Ile Michigan is a small beautiful Island located south of Detroit with just over 10,000 residents. It is surrounded by water and natural and township created  More

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Over 16 years ago

I lived on this island from the time I was 7 years old to 27. This is a very safe place to live. I disagree that the crime rate is 6. It should be a 1, at best. There  More

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