Affordable Imlay City Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether you are traveling across town or across 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 Imlay City.

About Imlay City, MI.

A small city that's home to around 3,600 people, Imlay City is located in Eastern Michigan's Lapeer County, about an hour north of Detroit. Surrounded by rolling farmland, Impay City offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and big-city amenities. Its tree-lined streets are packed with shops, restaurants and picturesque homes.

Imlay City was originally founded in 1850, and grew quickly thanks to its location along the Port Huron and Lake Michigan Railroad. The city saw another growth spurt in the 1980s, when the newly-constructed Interstate 69 connected it with Flint, Port Huron and Canada to the north.

What to do in Imlay City, MI

There's always something interesting to see and do in the Imlay City area. Known for its rich history, and for the scenic beauty of the surrounding landscape, Imlay City is a major destination for shopping, dining and outdoor recreation. Several big annual festivals and events also bring people to the area.

• Eastern Michigan State Fair: Held over the course of a week every summer, the Eastern Michigan State Fair is a major event. It's arguably the number one thing that Imlay City is known for, and as many as 50,000 people visit each year.
• Michigan Lavender Festival: Michigan's climate and soil are perfect for growing lavender, and the annual harvest coincides with the Michigan Lavender Festival, held every June in Imlay City. In addition to highlighting our favorite local crop, the festival offers food, drinks, crafts, games and activities for all ages.
• Imlay City Museum: Located on Main Street in the heart of Imlay City's charming downtown, the Imlay City Museum is a great place to learn about local and regional history. The museum is housed inside the historic Grand Trunk Railroad depot.

Working in Imlay City, MI

Imlay City is neither predominately white-collar nor blue-collar, but instead offers a diverse job market with a healthy mix of both. The unemployment rate in Imlay City is 4.9%, which is low compared to the 6.0% U.S. Average, and recent job growth has been positive. Food service, sales and maintenance are among the most prevalent occupations.

Vlasic Pickles have been produced in Imlay City since 1957, and the Vlasic plant provides a lot of local jobs. Many Imlay residents also commute to jobs elsewhere in eastern Michigan, especially the Detroit area. Top employers include major corporations like Amazon, Deloitte and General Motors.

Imlay City, MI Neighborhoods

Although Imlay City is a bit too small of a city to have distinct neighborhoods in the traditional sense, it is one of several unique communities in Lapeer County. Some of Imlay City's neighboring villages and towns include:

• Lapeer: The county seat and largest city in Lapeer County, Lapeer is less than 20 minutes west of Imlay City. The median home value in Lapeer is $297,700, and about 8,900 people call it home. The city is known for offering some of the best shopping and dining in the region, as well as outdoor recreation at nearby Halloway Reservoir.
• Dryden: A small rural community of around 900 people, Dryden is best-known for its abundant farms, farm markets and roadside stands. It's also a hub for outdoor recreation, with several parks and golf courses nearby. The median home value is $297,700.
• Metamora: Imlay City is about 15 minutes away from Metamora, a tiny village of 550 people that is best known for its annual summer festival and hot air balloon rally. The median home cost in Metamora is $320,600, and many buildings in town date back to the 19th century.

Imlay City, MI School District

Public schools in Imlay City, MI are part of the Imlay City Community Schools district. This school district serves Imlay City and the surrounding areas, and includes five school buildings that cater to around 2,200 students. Imlay City High School has been ranked on U.S. News & World Report's list of America's Best High Schools multiple times.

Imlay City is just 20 minutes away from Mott Community College in Lapeer, which is one of the more popular colleges in the region. Numerous additional institutions of higher learning are located in and around the city of Detroit, including Wayne State University and University of Detroit Mercy, both of which are about an hour away from Imlay City.

Moving to Imlay City, MI Resource Guide

The official Imlay City website provides a wealth of useful resources for residents, including contacts for the local Police Department and Fire Department. To learn more about outdoor recreation and events in and around Imlay City, check out the Lapeer County Parks Department and Imlay City Parks and Recreation.

Utilities, including water and sewer, are provided by the Imlay City Department of Public Works, which also handles leaf and brush collection and winter road maintenance. DTE Energy and Consumers Energy are the most popular gas and electricity providers in the Imlay City area.

Imlay City, MI Housing

Imlay City is known for being an affordable place to live, with a cost of living that is 13.4% lower than the U.S. average. The median home price in Imlay City is $196,300, which is also below-average compared to Michigan and the United States as a whole.

The majority of residences in Imlay City are medium to large single-family homes built between 1970 and 1999, though there are also many older homes, as well as some duplexes, smaller apartment buildings and apartment complexes. The median rental rate ranges from $711 for a studio apartment to $1,428 for a four-bedroom apartment.