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About Bancroft
Village in Michigan, United StatesBancroft is a village in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 484 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Shiawassee Township.
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Housing in Bancroft
The typical Bancroft home is worth about $217,000, up 6.1% in a year, 18% below the Michigan typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Bancroft
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Bancroft has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Bancroft
Full picture →Most working residents leave Bancroft for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Owosso (7%), Flint (7%) and Perry (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Health in Bancroft
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Bancroft
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Bancroft
Full climate →Bancroft has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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