Watervliet, MI

Watervliet, Michigan

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Watervliet had a median family income of $42,391.

Political Inclinations

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.

Watervliet Housing

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.

Commuting

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).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Watervliet, MI

Comparing Watervliet to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Watervliet Almanac

Watervliet Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Watervliet Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Watervliet Public Libraries

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Watervliet Hospitals

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL- WATERVLIET
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
400 MEDICAL PARK DR
(269) 463-3111
Emergency Service: Yes

Watervliet High Schools (2004)

WATERVLIET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
450 E. RED ARROW HIGHWAY
269-463-4221
Serves 484 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Watervliet Colleges

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