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Standish, MI
City in Arenac County, Michigan.
Population
1,554
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
713
ZIP codes
0
Standish and its ZIP codes
Standish at a glance
- Standish is about 4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,395, 51% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,900 (58% below Michigan) and median rent is $689 a month.
Local data for Standish, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Standish, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,395
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$97,900
Median rent
$689/mo
Homeownership
55.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (394), Irish Americans (153), Polish Americans (148).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Arenac County. PPP loans are for Standish.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,672
3,940 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,950
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $9,490 per person
How people get to work
Standish, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Standish, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
174
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
100
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 14°F
30.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Standish, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Standish
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SterlingVillage | 4.4 mi | 1 |
| OmerCity | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| PinconningCity | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| TwiningVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| TurnerVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Au GresCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| PrescottVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Skidway LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.3 |
| WhittemoreCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| West BranchCity | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| GladwinCity | 26 mi | 2.9 |
| EssexvilleCity | 26 mi | 1.3 |
| AuburnCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| BeavertonCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| Bay CityCity | 28 mi | 10.2 |
| MidlandCity | 28 mi | 34.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Standish, MI in?
- Standish is in Arenac County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Standish, MI?
- About 1,554 people live in Standish, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Standish?
- Nearby places include Sterling (4.4 mi), Omer (7.6 mi), Pinconning (8.4 mi), Twining (12 mi), Turner (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023