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Eau Claire, MI


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Eau Claire, Michigan

Eau Claire, Michigan, in Berrien county, is 21 miles N of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 70 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Benton Harbor metropolitan area. Eau Claire contains a population of approximately 656.

The People and Families of Eau Claire

In Eau Claire, about 56% of adults are married. Eau Claire has a large-family feeling.

Approximately 9% of Eau Claire is non-white. Eau Claire offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most villages, the village has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eau Claire had a median family income of $41,477.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Eau Claire.

Eau Claire Housing

Eau Claire has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Eau Claire, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the village do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Eau Claire Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Eau Claire Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Eau Claire, MI

Comparing Eau Claire 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
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Men75
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Female Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built35
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime32
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