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Sturgis, MI

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Population
10,900
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
917 ft
Median Home Value
$152,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$826/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,710
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Sturgis

Sitting right along the Indiana border in southwest Michigan, Sturgis offers a comfortable small-town pace with easy regional connections. With around 11,000 residents, the city sits at the crossroads of US 12 and M-66, putting you minutes from the Indiana Toll Road for convenient travel across the area. It is a practical, grounded community with a steady local economy and its own city-run utilities, keeping everyday living reliable and affordable.

Chicago Street, looking west, Sturgis, Michigan (68050)

Families are served by the Sturgis Public Schools district, while the downtown area provides local character with spots like the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts and a museum housed in the restored train depot. Between local neighborhood parks, quiet residential streets, and easy access to surrounding lakes across St. Joseph County, Sturgis is a solid landing spot for anyone looking for an approachable, low-stress place to settle down.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.9rating

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