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Eaton Rapids, MI


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Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Eaton Rapids, Michigan, in Eaton county, is 16 miles S of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 81 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lansing - East Lansing metropolitan area. Eaton Rapids contains a population of approximately 5,330.

The People and Families of Eaton Rapids

In Eaton Rapids, about 54% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Eaton Rapids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eaton Rapids had a median family income of $48,239.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Eaton Rapids favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Eaton Rapids Housing

Eaton Rapids has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% 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.

Commuting

In Eaton Rapids, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of Eaton Rapids, MI

Comparing Eaton Rapids 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women66
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity36
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built24

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