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Galien, MI


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Galien, Michigan

Galien, Michigan, in Berrien county, is 15 miles NW of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 59 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Benton Harbor metropolitan area. Galien has a population of 593.

The People and Families of Galien

In Galien, about 51% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Galien is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Galien had a median family income of $35,313.

Galien Housing

About 79% of housing units in Galien are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Homeowners in Galien benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Michigan.

Commuting

In Galien, 92% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the village. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 18%Galien Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Galien, MI

Comparing Galien 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 Population99
Well-Paid Single Men31
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population24
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
Housing Recently Built22
People Living Alone21
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