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Hesperia, MI


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Hesperia, Michigan

Hesperia, Michigan, in Oceana county, is 45 miles NW of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 100 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village contains a population of approximately 954.

The People and Families of Hesperia

In Hesperia, about 55% of adults are married.

Hesperia has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hesperia had a median family income of $37,292. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Hesperia.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hesperia favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Hesperia Housing

Hesperia has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Hesperia, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the village tend toward the low side for Michigan. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Hesperia the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Hesperia, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Hesperia Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Hesperia Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hesperia, MI

Comparing Hesperia 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Women74
Senior Citizens67
Racial Diversity55
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built47
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