Durand (doo-RAND) is a city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,507 at the 2020 census. Nicknamed "Railroad City, USA", it is best known for its large train station which was a major hub for the Grand Trunk Western and Ann Arbor railroads during most of the 20th century, and is currently served by Amtrak. Additionally, three freight carriers use a rail yard in the city, which is accessible from all directions.

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How Durand ranks

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#83Most affordable in MI #107Most walkable in MI #148Cheapest rent in MI All MI rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code48429

Area code989

Living in Durand

Housing in Durand

$161K▼ 1.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Durand home is worth about $161,000, down 1.3% in a year, 40% below the Michigan typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market38

Sale-to-list97.4%

Sold in May9

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Safety in Durand

B⁻

Safety Grade B-

Durand reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 52% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Durand 1.7

Michigan 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Durand 5.9

Michigan 13

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Durand

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Most working residents leave Durand for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Flint (4%), Owosso (4%) and Flint (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Flint

Owosso

Flint

Vernon

6%Work in townlive and work in Durand 22 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 808Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Durand →

Health in Durand

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 37% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

≈Just like Michigan

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Durand tracks Michigan closely.

Care nearby

Memorial HealthcareOwosso · 11.6 mi · ER

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Shiawassee (Closing)Owosso · 9.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Durand · CMS · HRSAHealth in Durand →

Natural hazards in Durand

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Durand flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Durand MapDurand vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Durand →

Climate in Durand

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Durand 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.

33° / 18°Winter

57° / 36°Spring

80° / 58°Summer

60° / 41°Fall

How much snow does Durand get?About 38 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 11, with the last in spring around May 3.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Durand →

Schools in Durand

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B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Durand’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 52% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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DistrictDurand Area SchoolsSchools3

Robert Kerr School CElementary · Grades 2–5 · 361 students Bertha Neal SchoolElementary · Grades PK–1 · 158 students Durand Area High School B-High · Grades 9–12 · 385 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.