MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE 2013

COMMUNITY

ECONOMIC

PROFILE For

Marion Township Livingston County, Michigan

LOCATION Centrally located within Livingston County, Marion Township supports a wide variety of agricultural uses such as dairy farms, beef cattle farms, and croplands. The Township is comprised of diverse landscapes and rural open space. TAX RATES: 2012 Millage Residential Rate: Homestead: 21.762 to 22.474/ $1,000 of taxable value Non-Homestead: 39.7620 to 40.4740/ $1,000 of taxable value Sources: Livingston County Department of Planning, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), Livingston County Equalization, U.S.Census Bureau, Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Prepared by: Livingston County Department of Planning, July 2013.

GOVERNMENT Hall Address: 2877 W. Coon Lake Road Howell, MI 48843 Mailing Address: 2877 W. Coon Lake Rd Howell, MI 48843 Phone: (517) 546-1588 Web: http://www.mariontownship.com Business Hours Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m County Commissioners Steve Williams – District 6 Township Officials Supervisor: Robert Hanvey Clerk: Tammy Beal Treasurer: Paula Wyckoff

MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE POPULATION 2000 Population 6,757 2010 Population 9,996 Male 5,035 Female 4,961 Population Estimate (July 2013) 10,245

Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010

POPULATION FORECAST 2020 10,083 2030 11,359 2040 12,339 Percent Change 2020-2040 22.4%

Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010

2010 INCOME AND POVERTY Median Household Income $84,636 Per Capita Income $31,425 Persons in Poverty 452 Percentage of Persons in Poverty 4.7% Households in Poverty 128 Percentage of Households in Poverty 3.9%

MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE HOUSING 2010 Total Households 3,499 2010 Persons per Household 2.85 2010 Total Family Households 2,872 Family Households Occupied By: Husband-Wife Family 71.7% Male Householder 4.1% Female Householder 6.3% 2010 Total Non-Family Households 627 2010 Total Housing Units 3,676 Occupied By: Owner 94.6% Renter 5.4% Vacancy: Total Units Rate 8.5% 2010 Median Housing Value $224,400 2010 Median Gross Rent $1,337

HOUSING ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS 2011 Estimated Households (December) 3,552 2013 Estimated Housing Units 3,773 2013 Estimated Persons per Household 2.82 EDUCATION

Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010

MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN

Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010

MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE TRANSPORTATION

MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE Rail: CSX Railroad crosses the northeast portion of the Township near Lucy Road Air: No major airports Highway: Interstate 96 crosses the northeast portion of the Township

Bus: LETS (Livingston Essential Transportation Service) will travel anywhere in the Township or County with advance notice. Call 517-546-6600 for rates and scheduling information.

MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE COMMUTING DATA

Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010

STREETS DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: Roads may become dedicated via an approval process with the Livingston County Road Commission. IMPROVEMENTS PROCESS: Subject to Township and Livingston County Road Commission approval.

MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE 2008 LAND USE

MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE UTILITIES

MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE UTILITIES INFORMATION ELECTRICAL POWER: DTE ENERGY (www.dteenergy.com, 800-477-4747)NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTOR: CONSUMERS ENERGY (www.consumersenergy.com, 800-477-5050) TELEPHONE SERVICE: AT&T (www.att.com, 800-464-7928) BROADBAND/INTERNET SERVICE: AT&T, COMCAST (www.comcast.com, 800-266-2278) CABLE TELEVISION: COMCAST (www.comcast.com, 800-266-2278), CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS (www.charter.com, 877-728-3814)

WATER SUPPLY: MARION, HOWELL, OCEOLA, GENOA WATER AUTHORITY (MHOG, www.genoa.org, 800-881-4109). MOST TOWNHSIP RESIDENTS ARE SERVED BY PRIVATE WELLS. SEWER SERVICE: MOST TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ARE SERVED BY PRIVATE SEPTIC. * For rates and types of service applicable to Marion Township, contact the utility provider for the most up to date information.

MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE COMMUNITY FACILITIES

MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE COMMUNITY FACILITIES (cont.)

Public Facilities: The Marion Township Hall is located on W. Coon Lake Road, west of the intersection of Coon Lake and D-19 in Section 21 of the Township. Police protection is provided by the Livingston County Sheriff Department and Michigan State Police. All of Marion Township falls under the Howell Area Fire Authority (HAFA). The main fire station is located at 1211 W. Grand River Avenue with three (3) substations throughout the HAFA area with one of them located at the Township Hall. Hospitals and Clinics: St. Joseph Mercy Livingston located in Howell, MI. Higher Education: Cleary University located in Howell, MI. Public Schools: The majority of Marion Township is served by the Howell Public School System. Recreational / Cultural Opportunities: Most recreational land in Marion Township is privately owned. Golfing opportunities include a family golf center with a driving range and practice facility, a private gun club, and the Howell Conference and Nature Center. The Howell Conference and Nature Center includes camping, conference, and educational experiences for all age groups. The Township currently contracts public recreational opportunities with the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority (HAPRA) program to provide both adult and children recreational programs. Marion Township has a park on the east side of Triangle Lake Road, south of W. Coon Lake Road. Marion Township Park #1 has a baseball diamond, soccer field, play area, and walking path. The Township is currently in the process of developing Park #2. This park is adjacent to the Marion Township Hall and will include similar facilities as the existing Park #1. Additional public recreational opportunities are limited to 270 acres of undeveloped land owned by the State of Michigan off of Cedar Lake Road where hunting is allowed on the property; and 52 acres of the Brighton State Recreation Area which consists of ponds and wetlands.

MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE LABOR FORCE Livingston County Unemployment Stats (May 2012) Labor Force: 87,635 Employment 80,572 Unemployment 7,063 Unemployment Rate 8.1% EMPLOYMENT FORECASTS 2020 Forecast 877 2030 Forecast 1,059 2040 Forecast 1,109 Total Numerical Change 2020 - 2040 232 Total Percent Change 2020 - 2040 26.5%

TOP 10 LARGEST INDUSTRIES BY PAID EMPLOYEES: 10 Largest Industries by Paid Employees: Number of Employees • Food Services & Drinking Places 4,403 • Insurance Carriers and Related Activities 2,754 • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 2,650 • General Merchandise Stores 2,497 • Ambulatory Health Care Services 2,389 • Administrative & Support 2,149 • Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 1,831 • Specialty Trade Contractors 1,348 • Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores 1,245 • Food & Beverage Stores 1,116

MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE INDUSTRIAL SITES: INDUSTRIAL SITES INFORMATION: Industrial land uses are very limited in Marion Township. The Marion Township Existing Land Use Map indicates that there are two industrial sites located in the township. One industrial site is located just east of the I-96 expressway on the south side of Mason Road. A second industrial site is located at the southern end of Lucy Road where the road terminates at the I-96 expressway. There are other small industrial land uses in the township that are either permitted by right within the zoning district in which they are located or a special land use permit has been granted for the use. These small uses are not mapped.

MARION TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE