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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Fenton, Michigan.
About Fenton, Michigan
Fenton, Michigan, is a city in Oakland and Livingston County. It was initially an important commercial center because of its strategic location at the end of a railroad line. It is about 20 miles from Flint, Michigan. Over the years, the settlement grew to become the City of Fenton. The area still maintains its historic feel through its well-maintained nineteenth and twentieth-century buildings. Its residents enjoy its laid-back charm and beauty in its historic architecture and natural surroundings.
What To Do in Fenton
Fenton is a great place to shop, dine, be active, and explore nature. The Silver Lake Shopping District has a unique mixture of chain stores and locally owned boutiques that offer visitors and residents plenty to explore. The downtown area also has many restaurants and eateries for people to socialize and connect. The city is primarily geared toward those who love to soak in the sights of nature. The Shiawassee River flows through the center of town. There are also 58 lakes in and around the city where residents enjoy fishing, swimming, canoeing, and other aquatic pastimes. Locals enjoy ice fishing, snowmobiling, and skiing in the colder months. Fine and casual dining are also available.
Working in Fenton
The city of Fenton has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, higher than the national average of 3.9%. However, the job market experienced a slight increase of 0.4% compared to 2018. Over the next decade, the job growth rate is predicted to be around 26%.
The workers in Fenton have occupations in manufacturing (16%), healthcare (15%), retail (15%), food service (8%), professional services (7%), education (7%), construction (5%), wholesale trade (5%) real estate (4%), and other occupations like administrative support and agriculture making up the remainder.
Fenton Neighborhoods
Fenton has a wide variety of housing that contains diverse price points. Buyers can find some beautiful properties in the city, especially around Lake Fenton. Here are a few of the most well-known neighborhoods in Fenton and their average home prices.
- Fenton Orchards Median home price is $350,000
- Lake Fenton Median home price is $500,000 to $1 million
- Eagle at Orchard Knoll Median home price is $300,000
- The Preserve Median home price is $375,000
- Silver Landings Median home price is $400,000
- Lexington Oaks Median home price is $279,000
Fenton School District
The schools in Fenton belong to the Fenton Area Public Schools district. Since this is a small city, there are around 3,400 students that attend grades pre-k to 12. There are three elementary schools, four middle schools, four in-person high schools, and one online high school. There is an average student-to-teacher ratio of 19:1, slightly higher than the nationwide average of 16:1. However, the schools are highly rated online, with an average score of B.
In the 50-mile radius around Fenton, there are 36 institutions of higher learning. The Baker College Center for Graduate Studies is closest to the city, and there are many community colleges in the Fenton community, such as Mott Community College.
Moving to the Fenton Resource Guide
Driver's License and Car Registration: You can get your vehicle needs taken care of at the DMV branch office in Fenton.
Electricity and Natural Gas: Michigan can get quite cold, so consumers often get electricity and natural gas to stay warm. These utilities are provided by Consumers Energy.
Water and Sewer Service: The Fenton City Water Department provides residents with water and sewer service.
Waste Collection: Republic Waste Services handles Fenton's waste disposal, recycling, and special bulk waste pickups.
Television/Phone/Internet: Quite a few services compete for business in Fenton. Verizon, AT&T, and Tri-County Wireless are just a few internet providers that can bundle phone and cable services with a plan.
Fenton City Government: The City of Fenton is governed by a city council comprising seven council members with 6 elected officials and the mayor. It is considered to be a home-rule city. Different departments within the government manage other sectors, such as law enforcement and parks and recreation.
Fenton Parks & Recreation: Fenton has many public parks, allowing residents to enjoy the area thoroughly. These parks have excellent lake and river views, provide playgrounds for children, and contain tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields, and open fields for team sports and relaxation. There are also places to have gorgeous outdoor parties and weddings since there are rentable pavilions and gazebos.
Fenton Housing
Fenton offers a diverse array of homes, from condos to townhomes to luxury homes. The median price for homes in the city is $108,500, around 15% lower than the average price of homes in Michigan. The average rent is around $900, nearly $300 less than rent rates in metro Detroit. Around 60% of residents are homeowners, while the rest rent. The average income per capita is $25,024, and the median household income is $47,196. These figures are slightly lower than the national average. However, since housing costs less in Fenton compared to the rest of the nation, residents have access to properties they can afford.