Little Maple River, Sleepy Hollow State Park, 2020-03-27-2422, 2020
Victor Township’s story
178 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2020 and 5 maps from 1912 on.
- 1848Victor Township is settled
Victor TownshipMI
Population
3,493
2025 Census estimate · +0.8% since 2020
Median home value
$288K
Census ACS
Household income
$106K
median
Median age
46.2
years
Jobs based here
202
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#338 of 697 in MI
What should you know before moving to Victor Township?
Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 98% of U.S. towns. Overall it grades B, 338th among Michigan's 697 graded towns. Its public schools beat 83% of Michigan towns on state tests and graduation and it has 17 miles of trail. Sleepy Hollow State Park, at 1,713 acres with 13.9 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. 97% of households own their home in Victor Township, where Michigan’s towns sit at 84% and U.S. towns at 73%.
What makes Victor Township stand out
Where Victor Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Victor Township for work
Where Victor Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
202jobs based in Victor Township
3%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
How Victor Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Victor Township is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.7 of 20; 0.8% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitD−Open →SchoolsA−Open →Jobs & incomeBOpen →HealthUniversity of Michigan Health- Sparrow Clinton 9.2 miles awayBOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $288K, 4 years of the Lansing metro’s $73K median household incomeC+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors8% conserved landA−Open →HistoryB−Open →Civic life2.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Victor Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Victor Township, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Ovid water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers66% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Victor Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsLaingsburg Community School DistrictSt. Johns Public Schools2 districts serve Victor Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVictor Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes48848, 48879, 48808, 4882048848 75% · 48879 18% · 48808 4% · 48820 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Victor Township.
Victor Township sends most of its workers to Lansing and beyond and owes part of its health edge to its incomes.
OutdoorsA−
Victor Township has set aside 7.6% of its land for conservation
17 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
#278for trails in MI
| Victor Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7.6% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
7.6%
conserved · 1,745 of 22,872 acres
17 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sleepy Hollow State Park | 13.9 mi | 1,713 |
| 2. A Looking Glass Sanctuary | 0.3 mi | 16 |
| 3. Victor Township Park | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Most working residents commute out of Victor Township
Victor Township has 202 jobs for its 1,496 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
Most working residents leave Victor Township for work: only 3% work in town. Victor Township’s median household income is $106,000. Jobs based in Victor Township grew to 202 in 2021, 60 more than in 2011.
3%work in town
| Victor Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.5% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Victor Township3%
Lansing22%
East Lansing10%
Delta Township4%
St. Johns3%
15 mi
median commute distance
202
jobs based in Victor Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 2% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Michigan overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 23% of residents (19% statewide). 37% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Victor Township.
46.2median age · MI 40.2
| Victor Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 19% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 26% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 23% | 21% | 22% |
Victor TownshipMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school24%
Some college29%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
About 122 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.2 points). Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Victor Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.9% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.9% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.7% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.4% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.9% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.2% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.6% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 28.8% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.8% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,500, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Victor Township
Victor Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 16° and about 50 inches of snow falls in a winter.
50″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–33°
Spring36–57°
Summer59–80°
Fall41–60°
Oct 13
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
On CDC estimates, Victor Township is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns
Against the 7,697 U.S. towns with household incomes like Victor Township’s, it is less healthy than 62%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
Victor Township beats the Michigan average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 27% of Victor Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.
63%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Victor Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 27% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 34% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 25% | 25% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 80% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
7 better24 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Victor Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.2% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.9% |
University of Michigan Health- Sparrow Clinton
9.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
66th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Victor Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities. Since 2004, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Victor Township.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
7
paid flood claims since 2004
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 43 attractions →Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Victor Township. Close and well known come first.
12 mi MuseumEli and Edythe Broad Art Museum150K visitors a year
13 mi Zoo & aquariumPotter Park Zoo
13 mi MuseumR. E. Olds Transportation Museum
39 mi MuseumSloan Museum
12 mi GardenW. J. Beal Botanical Garden
12 mi MuseumMichigan State University MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum: Dj1997, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Potter Park Zoo: Dj1997, CC BY-SA 3.0 · R. E. Olds Transportation Museum: kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0 · Sloan Museum: Amancour, CC BY-SA 4.0 · W. J. Beal Botanical Garden: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Michigan State University Museum: Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Victor Township
18pages on Victor Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Victor Township
Michigan State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · East Lansing11.6 mi$16,458 in-state tuitionLansing Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lansing12.5 mi$4,100 in-state tuitionThomas M Cooley Law SchoolUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lansing13 mi
About 2 of every 100 Victor Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
About Victor Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Victor Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,463 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 797 ft
Victor Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Victor Township.
Bath TownshipOvid TownshipOlive TownshipSciota TownshipVictor Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Township | #338 | B | C+ | — | A− | B |
| Bath Township | #240 | B+ | C− | B+ | A− | A− |
| Ovid Township | — | — | B+ | — | B+ | C+ |
| Olive Township | #93 | A | B+ | — | A− | A− |
| Sciota Township | — | — | C+ | — | A− | B |
Ovid Township and Sciota Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Victor Township, Ovid Township, Olive Township and Sciota Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Victor Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Victor Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Victor Township, MI a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Victor Township grades B overall, better than 57% of U.S. towns and #338 of 697 in Michigan. It grades B for health and A− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Victor Township, MI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.