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Tekonsha, MI


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Tekonsha, Michigan

Tekonsha, Michigan, in Calhoun county, is 18 miles SE of Battle Creek, Michigan (center to center) and 79 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Kalamazoo - Battle Creek metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Tekonsha is home to some 712 residents.

The People and Families of Tekonsha

In Tekonsha, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tekonsha had a median family income of $48,375.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Tekonsha.

Tekonsha Housing

According to the 2000 census, 77% of the housing in Tekonsha was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. In Tekonsha you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Tekonsha, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the village it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyTekonsha Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Tekonsha Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Tekonsha, MI

Comparing Tekonsha 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 Women86
Well-Paid Single Men86
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population57
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Affordability of Rents44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Housing Recently Built11
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