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Otsego, MI


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Otsego, Michigan

Otsego, Michigan, in Allegan county, is 12 miles NW of Kalamazoo, Michigan (center to center) and 108 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the city are in the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan area. Otsego has a population of 3,933.

The People and Families of Otsego

In Otsego, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Otsego had a median family income of $44,308.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Otsego residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Otsego Housing

In Otsego, 69% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Otsego, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Otsego; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Otsego Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Otsego, MI

Comparing Otsego 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 Old88
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men76
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity53
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built23

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