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Port Huron, MI vs Alpena, MI

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Are people in Alpena older or younger than people in Port Huron?
- The Median Age in Alpena is 5.0 years older than in Port Huron.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alpena or Port Huron?
- Alpena housing costs are 1.8% more expensive than Port Huron housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alpena or Port Huron?
- The average commute for residents of Alpena is 8.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Port Huron.

Things to do in Port Huron?
Port Huron, MI lies on St Clair River which makes up large part of Michigan's border with Canada near Ontario province side . City offers variety of different attractions from Fort Gratiot Lighthouse to Port Huron Museum . Notable establishments around area include Thomas Edison Depot Museum , Children's Gardens , Blue Water Bridges , Lakeside Beach among others . There are several popular restaurants serving quality cuisines from fresh seafood to Portuguese style food .

Things to do in Alpena?
Alpena stands out as Michigan's only natural deep water harbor conveniently situated near Lake Huron's Thunder Bay . With over 10000 inhabiting citizens this area provides tremendous recreational variety from boating expeditions to world class scuba diving dives & almost infinite outdoors fishing very popular among vacationers coming from all over United States .

 Port Huron, MIAlpena, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,181329,725,481
 Median Income$45,623  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4438.4
 Avg. Home Price$140,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.4  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Port Huron    17 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

While both pros and cons do exist, most of the negative sentiment about Port Huron does not square with reality. The Port Huron area is truly unique in an exceptional  More

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I lived there in the 60's and 70's as a kid. Moved away to find better employment opportunities and never moved back, although I returned with my family frequently to  More

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Over 12 years ago

I was born and raised in P.H. since the 70's...and still visit every year. Would I want to live there? No way.Very poor economy. It has ALWAYS been a place in which the  More

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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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