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Kaleva, MI


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Kaleva, Michigan

Kaleva, Michigan, in Manistee county, is 95 miles NE of Sheboygan, Wisconsin (center to center) and 132 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 509.

The People and Families of Kaleva

In Kaleva, about 49% of adults are married. Kaleva is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kaleva had a median family income of $30,909.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Kaleva ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Kaleva Housing

About 76% of housing units in Kaleva are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homeowners in Kaleva benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Michigan.

Commuting

In Kaleva, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the village are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyKaleva Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyKaleva Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Kaleva, MI

Comparing Kaleva 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 Old87
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens56
Well-Paid Single Men42
Age of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes710
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Housing Recently Built35
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