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New Buffalo, MI


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New Buffalo, Michigan

New Buffalo, Michigan, in Berrien county, is 26 miles W of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 46 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The city is conveniently located inside the Benton Harbor metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,200 people in New Buffalo.

The People and Families of New Buffalo

In New Buffalo, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Buffalo had a median family income of $52,639.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,500) in New Buffalo. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

New Buffalo Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in New Buffalo is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In New Buffalo, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%New Buffalo Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%New Buffalo Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%New Buffalo Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of New Buffalo, MI

Comparing New Buffalo 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 Men98
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population99
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens79
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use65
Walking and Biking to Work54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Affordability of Rents33

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