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Montague, MI


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Montague, Michigan

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.

The People and Families of Montague

In Montague, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montague had a median family income of $49,185.

Political Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In Montague, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Montague -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Montague Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Montague Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Montague Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Montague, MI

Comparing Montague 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
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men86
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity54
Age of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime67
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