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Shields, MI

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Population
7,402
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
599 ft
Median Home Value
$174,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$941/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$82,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Shields

Shields is a quiet, family-friendly community in Thomas Township, sitting just west of Saginaw along the Tittabawassee River. Home to around 7,000 residents, it offers a relaxed suburban feel with quick access to city conveniences. Gratiot Road serves as the main thoroughfare, lined with neighborhood businesses, local eateries, and direct routes for commuters traveling across the Great Lakes Bay Region.

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Families often move here for the Swan Valley School District, which serves local students from elementary through high school. There is also plenty of green space to enjoy, especially around popular community hubs like Roberts Park and Roethke Park, where neighbors gather for youth sports, seasonal events, and trail walks. It provides a comfortable blend of small-town charm, good schools, and room to spread out.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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