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Mattawan, MI


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Mattawan, Michigan

Mattawan, Michigan, in Van Buren county, is 11 miles SW of Kalamazoo, Michigan (center to center) and 98 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The village is in the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek area. There are 2,536 residents in Mattawan.

The People and Families of Mattawan

In Mattawan, about 56% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Mattawan.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mattawan had a median family income of $48,259. Mattawan is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Mattawan folks tended to give their money ($1,250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Mattawan Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mattawan that were owner-occupied was 82%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size.

Commuting

In Mattawan, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Mattawan Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Mattawan Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Mattawan, MI

Comparing Mattawan 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 Diversity88
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men64
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better86
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents33
People Living Alone31
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime45
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