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Beaverton, MI


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Beaverton, Michigan

Beaverton, Michigan, in Gladwin county, is 41 miles NW of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 129 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. There are an estimated 1,106 people in the city.

The People and Families of Beaverton

In Beaverton, about 51% of adults are married. In Beaverton, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beaverton had a median family income of $27,813.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,650) in Beaverton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Beaverton Housing

Approximately 54% of housing in Beaverton is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Beaverton. The city is known in Michigan for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Beaverton.

Commuting

In Beaverton, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Beaverton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBeaverton Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Beaverton Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Beaverton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Beaverton, MI

Comparing Beaverton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Racial Diversity53
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better21
College Educated Adults21
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes59
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