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Watervliet, Michigan, in Berrien county, is 35 miles W of Kalamazoo, Michigan (center to center) and 74 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The city is included in the Benton Harbor metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,843 people lived in Watervliet.
In Watervliet, about 49% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Watervliet; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.
In 2000, Watervliet had a median family income of $42,391.
Watervliet residents donated more money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 69% of living spaces in Watervliet are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.
In Watervliet, 95% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Watervliet is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).
Comparing Watervliet 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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| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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