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Pinckney Michigan
Pinckney, Michigan is located in southern Livingston County, Michigan in Putnam Township, about 16 miles northwest of Ann Arbor and two miles north of the Washtenaw County line, along M-36. Its economy is supported primarily by small business, recreation and its ideal location as a bedroom community to both the greater Ann Arbor and Lansing areas. Pinckney History The Pinckney area was first settled by New Yorker residents William Kirkland and his brother-in-law, James Stansbury 1827. They bought land in the area then owned by the Sanford Marble Company and a Colonel Peterson - also from New York. Kirkland, along with Stansbury as business manager, began the William Kirkland Company, which organized the village. Kirkland decided to name the community after his brother, a New York lawyer, Charles Pinckney Kirkland. The village was platted, recorded in 1837, with Stansbury becoming the first postmaster that same year. The Village of Pinckney is located in the southwest quadrant of Livingston County. Pinckney was the county's first permanent settlement. It eventually was incorporated as a village in 1883. Early development of the village was tied to the success of the flour mill. Today, the community is bustling with vehicular traffic through the village on Michigan Highway 36 and boating on the numerous lakes. The village of Pinckney hosts an annual Art in the Park during Memorial Day weekend that features hundreds of local artists and craftspeople that display and sell their art. There is also live music and other entertainment and lots of great food at the event. The Village Park in Pinckney is home to a USA Day Celebration on the Fourth of July each year, with live music, arts and crafts, fireworks on Portage Lake and other daylong activities for kids and adults. Pinckney offers small town charm and old-fashioned fun for everyone in the family. Pinckney Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there were 2,141 people, 731 households, and 573 families residing in the village. The population density was 554.8/km² (1,436.8/mi²). There were 778 housing units at an average density of 201.6/km² (522.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.80% White, 0.14% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population. There were 731 households out of which 48.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.28. The median income for a household in the village was $58,077, and the median income for a family was $60,776. Males had a median income of $45,125 versus $27,198 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,429. About 4.4% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over. The Pinckney residents enjoy their own school system and the Pinckney Community Schools received As and Bs on the State Report Card from the Michigan Department of Education. Rolling hills, dozens of lakes, hundreds of acres of state park land, top-rated school systems, easy access to regional shopping centers, fine restaurants and other urban amenities, and a simpler, more laid-back way of life make it an attractive place to live. The award winning Pinckney Community School system serves this area with the motto of "It's a Great Place To Grow". Location: 19 Miles Northwest of Ann Arbor Population: 2,141 Median Household Income: $58,077 Median Home Value: $150,100 Pinckney Michigan Real Estate
The number of permits pulled in the county each year has steadily increased over the 1990 decade. In 1999, the number of permits pulled (2,299 permits) is double the number of permits pulled in 1991 (1138 permits). Housing Sale Price The southeast quadrant of Livingston County (Hamburg, Green Oak, Brighton and Genoa Townships and the City of Brighton) has consistently maintained the highest average housing sales price in the county with a 1999 average of $222,838. The northeast quadrant of the county has the second highest average housing sales price of $204,775. Households The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments projects that from 1990 to 2020 all Livingston County townships will sustain a gain of 63.7 percent or more in the number of total households; ten of the sixteen townships will experience a doubling of their number of households. Of the total 53,657 estimated 1999 households in Livingston County, the largest number of households within a township is 6,695 in Hamburg Township; comprising 12.5 percent of the county total. Brighton Township (5,944), Genoa Township (5,667) and Green Oak Township (5,200) have the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th largest number of households among the townships. Conway Township is estimated to have the least number of households (864) within the county. Among county cities and villages, Howell has the largest estimated number of households (3,901). The 1990 Census revealed that there are 2.97 persons per Livingston County household. This is down from a 1980 figure of 3.15 persons per household and this decrease can probably be attributed to a 20 percent gain in the total number of housing units constructed between 1980 and 1990 compared to a 15.3 percent in population during this same time period; with housing starts ahead of population growth, there were more housing units for fewer people. Despite this decrease in the number of persons per household, Livingston County has a slightly higher average number of persons per household than the state average of 2.66 Population Growth Compared with the surrounding counties of Oakland, Washtenaw, Ingham, Jackson, Shiawassee and Genesee, Livingston County has far exceeded their 1980-1990 percent population changes. Oakland, Washtenaw and Ingham Counties have positive growth trends but the remaining counties that surround Livingston County have percent population changes that have declined. Livingston County currently (1999) ranks 1st in terms of percent population change, from 1990 to 1999, among Michigan counties. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the 1999 population of Livingston County is 151,496; this estimate represents a gain of 35,851persons since 1990, for a percent population change of 31%. The southeast quadrant of Livingston County accounts for 48% of the 1990 county population. The communities that comprise southeast Livingston County are Brighton Township with 14,815 residents, Genoa Township with 10,820 residents, Hamburg Township with 13,083, Green Oak Township with 11,604 residents and the City of Brighton with 5,686 residents. The four townships are the most heavily populated townships in the county with 315 - 447 persons per square mile (Brighton 448, Genoa 316, Hamburg 404, Green Oak 334). Current 1999 estimates show Hamburg Township as the most populated county township (18,879) with Brighton Township as a close second (18,401). According to regional population forecasts, the southeast Livingston County townships will experience 22 - 60% population growth between the years 2000 and 2020. When it comes to the Pinckney, Michigan Real Estate market, Pat Lotz is your Pinckney REALTOR® with knowledge and expertise in the area. Be sure to check out the Featured Listings and MLS Home Search for available homes in the area.Get Moving, call Pat Lotz 734-637-3668. Pinckney Recreation Pinckney is the heart of the "Portage Chain of Lakes" and the "Halfmoon Chain of Lakes". The Pinckney area features many lakefront homes enabling residents to enjoy water activities in the summer and skiing and snowmobiling in the winter months. It´s considered a "bedroom community" for those who commute to Ann Arbor, Lansing and the greater Detroit area. 20,000 acres of public land were kept from development to retain the area's natural beauty. The Brighton, Island and Pinckney State Recreation areas make this a great county for recreation. Pinckney Recreation Area provides over 11,000 acres with a wide variety of activities for the park visitor including camping, boat rental, volley ball, trails, fishing, swimming, playgrounds, picnic areas, beaches, snowmobiling, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, hunting, canoeing, kayaking, and SO much more Portage Chain of Lakes Connected by the Huron River are the Portage "Chain-of-Lakes" which pass through the Township and are among the most valuable natural resources of the community. In combination, the Huron River, the lakes and rolling hills create picturesque views. The numerous lakes and the Huron River provide a number of recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing and swimming. The quality of these water features enhance the value of adjacent property for residential opportunities. The Huron River "Chain-of-Lakes" connects Strawberry Lake, Zukey Lake, Gallagher Lake, Whitewood Lake, Portage Lake, Tamarack Lake and Baseline Lakes. While on the chain visit Klaves Marina, Riverside Pizza, The U of M Sail Club, Portage Yacht Club, Zukey Lake Tavern, Zukey Marina. Homes and cottages line the shores of many of Pinckney´s lakes, and motorized boat traffic is permitted throughout the area. The many inland lakes and Huron River corridor are unique because of their residential attractiveness and scenic amenities. Half Moon Chain of Lakes The Half Moon chain flows through the Pinckney Recreational area connecting Half Moon Lake, Bruin Lake, Blind Lake, Woodburn Lake, Highland Lake, Patterson Lake, Watson Lake, Island Lake. There is a public beach and launch area located on Half Moon Lake. Half Moon is also home to the annual triathlon. Many people enjoy this chain while camping on Bruin Lake. There is a marina on Woodburn Lake where you can stop to get gas. Homes and cottages line the shores of many of the lakes, and motorized boat traffic is permitted throughout the area. While in the Half Moon Pinckney area visit Hell Michigan and "The Dam Site Inn", Hell Country Store, Hell Post Office, and Hell Creek Ranch for Horseback riding thru the scenic Pinckney Recreation Area. The Pinckney area has numerous other named lakes; Silver Lake, Buck Lake, Oneida Lake, Bass Lake, Cordley Lake and a number of creeks, most of which are tributary to the Huron River and interconnect with the many lakes. There are several major streams in the Township that flow from the north down to the Huron River. These major creeks are Hay Creek, Chilson Creek, South Ore Creek and Horseshoe Creek, Hall Creek, Hay Creek are some of the water bodies connected to and affected by the River's flows. Please see The Huron River Watershed Council's website address at www.hrwc.org for more information on the Council's research work and environmental protection activities. Michigan State Parks Waterloo Recreation Area is the largest park in the Lower Peninsula. At more than 20,000 acres, the park boasts two modern campgrounds, a rustic campground, an equestrian campground, a swimming beach, several picnic sites, 11 excellent fishing lakes, eight boat launches, 12 miles of interpretive nature trails, 47 miles of hiking trails, three rustic cabins, numerous equestrian trails and the Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center. Lakelands Trail State Park is one of four linear state parks in the Michigan State Park system that have been converted from abandoned railroad corridors. This trail currently is completed between Stockbridge and Pinckney and passes through wooded areas and rolling farmland. It is approximately 13 miles long with a gravel surface. Lakelands is designed for hiking, bicycling, and wheelchair use on the north side and horseback riding on the south side of the trail. Cross-country skiing is popular in winter. Brighton Recreation Area provides 4,947 acres of recreation for park visitors to use. The area has a combination of high, irregular ranges of hills, interspersed with a number of attractive lakes. Brighton Recreation Area has several miles of trails available for equestrian, mountain biking, and hiking. Oak forest, thick hedgerows and open spaces blend on the uplands while grassy marshes, shrub marshes and dense swamp timber mark the lowlands. Island Lake Recreation Area is a 4,000-acre park in Livingston County that offers an "up north" experience without leaving southeast Michigan. The terrain is a mixture of open brush land to mature hardwood forest, with some pockets of open meadows mixed in. Island Lake is the only balloon port in the state park system. Balloons usually take off in the early morning or late evening, depending on the wind and weather. Hudson Mills Metropark is located on North Territorial Road at the crossing of the Huron River, twelve miles northwest of Ann Arbor. This 1,549-acre park has an 18-hole golf course, disc golf courses, picnic areas, swings and slides, softball diamonds, a hike-bike trail, nature trails, river fishing, a canoe camp and a group camp. The park is a popular destination for canoeing and kayaking; parking areas near the Huron River give easy access for canoe launching. Canoe rental available at Delhi Metropark. Kensington Metropark with more than two and a half million visitors each year, is a 4,481- acre first- class recreational facility. Its wooded hilly terrain surrounds beautiful Kent Lake. The park features an 18-hole regulation golf course, a disc golf course, a nature center, a farm learning center, picnic areas, beaches, boat rentals and a paved hike-bike trail. Dexter-Huron Metropark, a 122-acre site on the Huron River, is located 7-1/2 miles northwest of Ann Arbor on Huron River Drive. This heavily wooded park features shady picnic areas, swings and slides, river fishing and a softball diamond. Parking areas near the Huron River offer convenient canoe launching. Huron Meadows Metropark. Seeking an outstanding golf course with rolling fairways? Looking for a quiet place to fish? Huron Meadows Metropark is a quiet getaway just south of Brighton in Livingston County. Head to this 1,540 acre park to fish off the pier on Maltby Lake, take a walk on the trails, golf, or enjoy its other amenities. When it comes to the Pinckney, Michigan Real Estate market, Pat Lotz is your Pinckney REALTOR® with knowledge and expertise in the area. Be sure to check out the Featured Listings and MLS Home Search for available homes in the area. Get Moving, call Pat Lotz 734-637-3668.
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Country Elementary 2939 East M-36 Pinckney, MI 48169 Main Office: 810-225-6600 Fax: 810-225-6605 Principal: Carrie Fosselman Grades: K-4
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Farley Hill Elementary 8110 Farley Road Pinckney, MI 48169 Main Office: 810-225-6400 Fax: 810-225-6405 Principal: Lynda Henderson Grades: K-4 |
Hamburg Elementary 10564 Learning Lane Hamburg, MI 48139 Main Office: 810-225-6900 Fax: 810-225-6905 Principal: Alicia Parsons Grades: K-4
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Lakeland Elementary 9501 Pettys Drive Lakeland, MI 48143 Main Office: 810-225-6700 Fax: 810-225-6705 Principal: Sean LaRosa Grades: K-4
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St. Mary Catholic School private · K-8 10601 Dexter Pinckney Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169 Main Office 734-878-5616
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Navigator School 2150 East M-36 Pinckney, MI 48169 Main Office: 810-225-5300 Fax: 810-225-5305 Principal: Stacey Urbin Grades: 5-6 |
Pathfinder School 2100 East M-36 Pinckney, MI 48169 Main Office: 810-225-5200 Fax: 810-225-5205 Principal: Richard Todd Grades: 7-8 |
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Pinckney High School 10255 Dexter-Pinckney Road Pinckney, MI 48169 Main Office: 810-225-5500 Fax: 810-225-5505 Principal: James Darga Grades: 9-12 |
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When it comes to the Pinckney, Michigan Real Estate market, Pat Lotz is your Pinckney REALTOR® with knowledge and expertise in the area. Be sure to check out the Featured Listings and MLS Home Search for available homes in the area.
Get Moving, call Pat Lotz 734-637-3668.
