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Plainwell, MI


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Plainwell, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan, in Allegan county, is 10 miles N of Kalamazoo, Michigan (center to center) and 110 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The city is included in the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 3,933 people lived in Plainwell.

The People and Families of Plainwell

In Plainwell, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plainwell had a median family income of $44,519.

Political Inclinations

Plainwell residents donated more money ($1,500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Plainwell Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Plainwell are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Plainwell, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Plainwell is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Plainwell Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Plainwell, MI

Comparing Plainwell 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 Women96
Well-Paid Single Men87
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens67
Racial Diversity54
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents44
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime56

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