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Fennville, MI


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Fennville, Michigan

Fennville, Michigan, in Allegan county, is 29 miles SW of Wyoming, Michigan (center to center) and 94 miles NE of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan area. Fennville contains a population of approximately 1,459.

The People and Families of Fennville

In Fennville, about 54% of adults are married. Fennville has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Approximately 27% of Fennville is non-white. Fennville offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fennville had a median family income of $40,875.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Fennville favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Fennville Housing

Fennville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Fennville, 94% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Fennville do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Top 5%trophyFennville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Fennville, MI

Comparing Fennville 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 Old1010
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men75
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes48
People Living Alone32
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