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Pentwater, Michigan, in Oceana county, is 64 miles E of Sheboygan, Wisconsin (center to center) and 90 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village contains a population of approximately 958.
In Pentwater, about 62% of adults are married.
Pentwater boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Pentwater had a median family income of $45,909. Interestingly, lots of people in Pentwater have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the village.
Political donors in Pentwater favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,850. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.
Pentwater has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.
In Pentwater, 83% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Pentwater -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The village can boast better commuting than most places.
Pentwater strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Pentwater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | |  |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime |  | |
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