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Parma, MI


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Parma, Michigan

Parma, Michigan, in Jackson county, is 30 miles E of Battle Creek, Michigan (center to center) and 67 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The people of the village are in the Jackson metropolitan area. Parma has a population of 907.

The People and Families of Parma

In Parma, about 61% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Parma, with the many large families there. The village is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Parma.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parma had a median family income of $46,429. Parma isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Parma residents, with $500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Parma Housing

In Parma, 76% 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 village -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Parma, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Parma Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Parma, MI

Comparing Parma 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity54
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone21
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime32
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