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Ravenna, MI


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Ravenna, Michigan

Ravenna, Michigan is 20 miles NW of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 100 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Muskegon county. The village is part of the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metro area. The population of Ravenna is 1,206.

The People and Families of Ravenna

In Ravenna, about 68% of adults are married. Ravenna, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the village is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Ravenna.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ravenna had a median family income of $51,458. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Ravenna. There aren't a lot of poor people in the village.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Ravenna.

Ravenna Housing

Of the housing in Ravenna, approximately 86% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Ravenna, 95% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the village than most villages its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ravenna Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Ravenna People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Ravenna, MI

Comparing Ravenna 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 Old99
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men75
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens34
Racial Diversity31
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone21
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