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Litchfield, MI


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Litchfield, Michigan

Litchfield, Michigan, in Hillsdale county, is 28 miles SE of Battle Creek, Michigan (center to center) and 67 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. There are 1,458 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Litchfield

In Litchfield, about 50% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Litchfield.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Litchfield had a median family income of $47,500.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Taxpayers party than to competing parties.

Litchfield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Litchfield that were owner-occupied was 64%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Litchfield, 93% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Litchfield is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Litchfield Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Litchfield Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Litchfield Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Litchfield, MI

Comparing Litchfield 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 Old98
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men86
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population57
Racial Diversity43
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime22
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