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Montague, Michigan, in Muskegon county, is 46 miles NW of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 82 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan area. Montague contains a population of approximately 2,407.
In Montague, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Montague had a median family income of $49,185.
Political donors in Montague favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Montague has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.
In Montague, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Montague -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Comparing Montague to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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