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Allegan, Michigan is 21 miles NW of Kalamazoo, Michigan (center to center) and 102 miles NE of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Allegan county. The city is part of the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metro area. The population of Allegan is 4,838.
In Allegan, about 47% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Allegan.
In 2000, Allegan had a median family income of $45,833. A sizable number of people in Allegan work from home.
Among Allegan political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Allegan, approximately 63% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Allegan offers a good supply of small apartments.
In Allegan, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Comparing Allegan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built |  | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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