GENOA TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE
2013
COMMUNITY
ECONOMIC
PROFILE
For
Genoa
Township
Livingston County, Michigan
LOCATION
Genoa Township is located in the southeast
quadrant of Livingston County and is home
to an abundance of commercial, residential,
and industrial business. A major
transportation corridor, Grand River
Avenue and I-96 that cross the Township
separates the cities of Howell and Brighton.
TAX RATES:
2012 Millage Residential Rate:
Homestead:
20.9442 to 23.4762/ $1,000 of taxable
value
Non-Homestead:
38.9442 to 41.4762/ $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/Mail Address: 2911 Dorr Road
Brighton, MI 48116
Phone: (810) 227-5225
Web Site: http://www.genoa.org
Business Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
County Commissioners
Carol Griffith – District 7
Township Officials
Supervisor: Gary McCririe
Clerk: Polly Skolarus
Treasurer: Robin Hunt
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POPULATION
2000 Population
2010 Population
Male
Female
15,901
19,821
9,713
10,108
Population Estimate
(July 2013) 19,979
Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010
POPULATION FORECAST
2020
2030
2040
20,969
22,293
23,061
Percent Change
2020-2040 10.0%
Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010
2010 INCOME AND POVERTY
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
$67,548
$34,680
Persons in Poverty
Percentage of Persons in Poverty
Households in Poverty
Percentage of Households in Poverty
1,171
6.0%
468
6.0%
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HOUSING
2010 Total Households
2010 Persons per Household
7,807
2.54
2010 Total Family Households
Family Households Occupied By:
Husband-Wife Family
Male Householder
Female Householder
5,647
59.8%
4.0%
8.5%
2010 Total Non-Family Households
2010 Total Housing Units
2,160
8,418
Occupied By: Owner
Renter
Vacancy:
Total Units
Rate
82.5%
17.5%
10.3%
2010 Median Housing Value
2010 Median Gross Rent
$225,000
$887
HOUSING ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS
2011 Estimated Households (December)
2013 Estimated Housing Units
2013 Estimated Persons per Household
EDUCATION
Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010
7,868
8,436
2.48
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RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN
Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010
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TRANSPORTATION
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Rail: There are 2 major rail lines in the Township. The Great Lakes Rail runs north/south
in the western half of the Township and CSX operates a rail running southeast to northwest
in the Township
Air: No major airports
Highway: Interstate 96 crosses the Township east-west
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.
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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.
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2008 LAND USE
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UTILITIES
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UTILITIES INFORMATION
ELECTRICAL POWER: DTE ENERGY (www.dteenergy.com, 800-477-4747)
NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTOR: CONSUMERS ENERGY (www.consumersenergy.com, 800477-5050)
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), AT&T UVERSE
(www.att.com, 800-464-7928)
WATER SUPPLY: MHOG (MARION, HOWELL, OCEOLA, GENOA) WATER AUTHORITY
(www.genoa.org, 800-881-4109)
SEWER SERVICE: MHOG (MARION, HOWELL, OCEOLA, GENOA) WATER AUTHORITY
(www.genoa.org, 800-881-4109)
* For rates and types of service applicable to Genoa Township, contact the utility provider for
the most up to date information.
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES (cont.)
Public Facilities: The Genoa Township Hall is conveniently located at 2911 Dorr Road
between the cities of Howell and Brighton. The site is home to the Genoa Township Park
and also hosts a playground pavilion, sledding hill and athletic fields for residential and
public use. Township police services are provided by the Livingston County Sheriff’s
Department; fire protection services are provided by the Brighton Area Fire Authority.
Hospitals and Clinics: St. Joseph Mercy Brighton, located northeast Genoa Township, has
been serving the Livingston County community since 1986. A facility designed to promote
health and healing, this outpatient health center houses primary care and specialty
physicians, comprehensive diagnostic and testing services, emergency services, outpatient
surgery and cancer care. St. Joseph Mercy Livingston is located in Howell, MI within the
City of Howell and offers 24 hour emergency department, inpatient and outpatient surgery,
a variety of diagnostic and outpatient services and over 300 physicians serving patients.
Higher Education: Cleary University located in Howell, MI within the Township boundary.
Eastern Michigan University has a satellite campus within the Township in the Genoa
Business Park.
Public Schools: Genoa Township is served by the Howell, Hartland, Brighton, and Pinckney
School Districts. Several elementary, middle, and high schools address the needs of
residents within the Township. Three Fires Elementary School (Howell) and Maltby
Middle (Brighton) and Hornung Elementary (Brighton) are all within Township limits.
Parochial Schools: Several private schools are available to Township residents.
Recreational / Cultural Opportunities: Township residents have access to numerous
parks in the area including athletic fields at local schools and at the Genoa Township Hall.
Genoa Township is home to Mt. Brighton, a Vail Resorts property, which provides 130
skiable acres including 26 trails and 2 terrain parks. The Township is also home to 2 public
golf courses, Faulkwood Shores and the Jackal and 2 private courses with the Oak Pointe
Residential Community. The Brighton State Recreation Area is 4,947 acre park is located at
the southern edge of the Township and provides a multitude of year round activities.
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LABOR FORCE
Livingston County Unemployment Stats (May 2012)
Labor Force:
Employment
Unemployment
Unemployment Rate
87,635
80,572
7,063
8.1%
EMPLOYMENT FORECASTS
2020 Forecast
2030 Forecast
2040 Forecast
Total Numerical Change 2020 - 2040
Total Percent Change 2020 - 2040
12,590
13,528
14,029
1,439
11.4%
TOP 10 LARGEST INDUSTRIES BY PAID EMPLOYEES:
10 Largest Industries by Paid Employees:
Number of Employees
• Food Services & Drinking Places
• Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
• General Merchandise Stores
• Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Administrative & Support
• Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Specialty Trade Contractors
• Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
• Food & Beverage Stores
4,403
2,754
2,650
2,497
2,389
2,149
1,831
1,348
1,245
1,116
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INDUSTRIAL SITES:
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INDUSTRIAL SITES INFORMATION:
Grand Oaks Industrial Area: The Grand Oaks Industrial Area located off of Grand River
Avenue in Genoa Township is a 200 acre site zoned for industrial and office uses. The site
has entry off of Grand Oaks Drive in the Township and has both direct rail and highway
access to I-96. With a full range of utilities including water, sewer, gas and electric, the site
is home to several major industries and has space to expand.
Grand Oaks West Industrial Park: This 90 acre area with rail access is located between
Grand River Avenue and I-96 off of Victory Drive. The property is zoned for light and heavy
industrial uses and has direct access to rail facilities with the rail line serving as the
southern property boundary of the area. The site has a full range of utilities including
sewer, gas, electric, and water and boasts a convenient location for highway access.
Brighton Pines Industrial Park: The Brighton Pines Industrial Park is a 20 acre site
located on Dorr Road in Genoa Township. The site is zoned for industrial uses and has
water and sewer access with electric and gas built on an as needed basis.
Pless Drive Industrial Area/Genoa Business Park: An 80 acre area zoned planned
industrial and industrial, located on Grand River Avenue near Euler Road, the area offers a
full range of utilities including water, sewer, gas and electric. Rail access is not available at
this site, but proximity to highways and local roads make transport of services easily
accessible.
Sterling Drive Industrial Area: The Sterling Drive Industrial Area is located near Grand
River Avenue and Dorr Roads in Genoa Township. The 73 acre site has a full range of
utilities including water, sewer, gas, and electric.
GenTech Industrial Park: A 22 acre site located off of Fendt Drive in Genoa Township
with a full range of utilities including water, sewer, gas, and electric with highway access to
I-96. The property is zoned light industrial and has available space to expand.
Parkway Industrial Area: This 19 acre site is located off of Genoa Business Park Drive and
has highway access to I-96. Water and sewer is available on site with gas and electric
installed as needed for space expansion.
Chilson Planned Industrial Area: A 157 acre development located between I-96 and the
CSX Railway located on both the east and west sides of Chilson Road. This area has direct
access to the rail and I-96 exit 140. The property is zoned Planned Industrial and while
available, utilities have yet to be brought to the site.
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