Vanderbilt, Michigan
Village · Population 532 · #427 in Michigan
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About Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt is a tiny community in northern Michigan counting 532 people who proudly call it home.
Vanderbilt holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.09 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 488 residents per square mile.
📰 Vanderbilt News Today
- C. Cybele Raver named president-designate of the University of Michigan, to transition from Vanderbilt Vanderbilt University · Aug 18
- U-M Board of Regents names C. Cybele Raver as choice for 17th president record.umich.edu · Aug 18
- University of Michigan regents choose Vanderbilt provost as next president ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Aug 18
- University of Michigan taps Vanderbilt vice chancellor as next president michiganadvance.com · Aug 18
- University of Michigan chooses second woman in its history as next president The Detroit News · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Vanderbilt Unique
- Positioned in northern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Vanderbilt
- Corwith Station — regional
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Vanderbilt
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Vanderbilt
- Vanderbilt Area School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeVillage
Population (2024)532
Rank in state#427 of 533
Land area1.09 sq mi
Density488/sq mi
Coordinates45.1436, -84.6639