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Welcome to Manitou Beach, MI

Manitou Beach, nestled between Devils Lake (1300 acres) and Round Lake (550 acres) is in the Irish Hills area of Lenawee County. According to the 2000 census the population is 2,080 residents. First discovered by pioneer settlers in the 1880s, the name “Manitou” is derived from the Potawatomi name of Devils Lake, “Michemanetue” meaning “Lake of the (evil) Spirit.” According to local folklore, the daughter of Potawatomi Chief Meteau tragically drowned in this lake. Since her body was never recovered, the chief proclaimed that she was taken by evil spirits. “Manitou” is the Potawatomi word for “great spirit,” either good or evil.

In the early 20th century, Manitou Beach developed as a summer vacation area primarily visited by train from Toledo. While only 40 miles northeast of Toledo, Devils lake and Round Lake were considered “up north” for the northwest Ohio residents. Weekends were spent at the Dance Pavilion on the south shore of Devils Lake, where entertainers like Frank Sinatra and Sandra Dee played and sang every summer weekend. The area was heavily damaged by two tornadoes over Easter weekend in 1965. The hundreds of cottages destroyed were rebuilt into year-round homes. Manitou Beach continues to attract a number of residents who choose to live in this resort community, with nearly 40% living here all year. Most of the old cottages have been replaced or remodeled to allow this trend in home ownership.
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Edward Surovell Realtors
Previous quarter's home sale average by city. Click city to view homes for sale.

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Median
Price

Average
Price

Addison, MI6$143,800$197,133
Brooklyn, MI25$91,500$109,986
Cement City, MI14$110,000$106,639
Clarklake, MI4$210,941$192,827
Clinton, MI2$89,975$89,975
Clinton Twp, MI381$94,376$108,036
Fayette, OH11$49,900$66,356
Grass Lake, MI24$162,021$175,483
Hanover, MI5$40,300$63,475
Hillsdale, MI110$57,000$65,186
Horton, MI7$110,850$114,546
Hudson, MI8$88,710$117,713
Jackson, MI277$79,469$90,915
Jerome, MI17$95,178$113,807
Jonesville, MI50$78,900$101,556
Lyons, OH4$84,500$91,442
Manchester, MI21$117,000$118,864
Michigan Center, MI15$63,000$76,556
Michigan Ctr, MI15$63,000$76,556
North Adams, MI10$92,500$113,821
Norvell, MI1$40,000$40,000
Osseo, MI20$68,548$99,062
Pittsford, MI16$82,350$73,868
Sharon Hollow, MI21$117,000$118,864
Spring Arbor, MI11$118,300$119,276
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Population

Total Population485
Population Density937 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population239
Male Population246
Population Change since 1990↓ 2% Decrease
Population Change since 2000↓ 6% Decrease

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeJackson Community College
Distance15 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeHillsdale College
Distance6 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households200
Family Households140
Average Family Size3.01
Average Household Income$51,304
Median Household Income$43,332
Income Change since 1990↑ 4333100% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 5% Increase

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk0.88
Crime Risk (County)0.84
Personal Crime Risk (County)0.47
Murder Crime Risk (County)2.56
Rape Crime Risk (County)0.10
Robbery Crime Risk (County)0.54
Assault Crime Risk (County)0.39
Property Crime Risk (County)0.58
Burglary Crime Risk (County)0.48
Larceny Crime Risk (County)0.23
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.45

Climate

Average July High Temperature81.7 °F
Average January Low Temperature12.5 °F
Annual Precipitation37.7 inches
Air Pollution Index71% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate6.00%
Nearest AirportToledo Express
Distance46 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamLansing Lugnuts (a)
Distance53 miles
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Grades: 9 - 12

Addison High School219 N Comstock St

Grades: K - 6

Panther Elementary School219 N Comstock St

Grades: Other

Wayne Gray Early Learning Center219 N Comstock St
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BANKS

United Bank & Trust851 Manitou Rd

GOLF

Devils Lake Golf Course14600 Us Highway 223

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Manitou Road Baptist Church175 Manitou Rd
St Mary On The Lake450 Manitou Rd
West Rome Baptist Church11984 Rome Rd

POST OFFICES

Us Post Office1235 Elm St

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