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West Branch, Michigan is 61 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 147 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Ogemaw county. The population of the city is 1,926.
In West Branch, about 45% of adults are married. Adults in West Branch are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.
In 2000, West Branch had a median family income of $35,385.
Among West Branch political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in West Branch, approximately 53% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. West Branch offers a good supply of small apartments. Property taxes in the city are low by Michigan standards.
In West Branch, 88% of commuters drive to work. The layout of West Branch makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city offers good access to public transportation. West Branch features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
West Branch strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing West Branch 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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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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