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Watervliet, MI


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Watervliet Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Watervliet, MI

Comparing Watervliet 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
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men75
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Racial Diversity53
Senior Citizens45
Male Share of the Population43
Age of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime11
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