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Coldwater, Michigan, in Branch county, is 27 miles S of Battle Creek, Michigan (center to center) and 76 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. The city contains a population of approximately 12,697.
In Coldwater, about 36% of adults are married.
Unlike most cities, Coldwater has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Coldwater had a median family income of $41,107.
Political donors in Coldwater favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,400. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Coldwater has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Coldwater the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Coldwater, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Coldwater can boast better commuting than most places.
Coldwater strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Coldwater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Female Share of the Population |  | |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | |  |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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Detailed pages on related topics: Coldwater colleges • Coldwater travel • Coldwater mortgages and property.
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