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Westphalia, Michigan, in Clinton county, is 18 miles NW of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 98 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The village is in the Lansing - East Lansing area. There are 876 residents in Westphalia.
In Westphalia, about 72% of adults are married. When people think of Westphalia, they might picture couples and families, not singles. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the village.
In 2000, Westphalia had a median family income of $58,864. Most of the residents of Westphalia tend to have good incomes. In the village, most people are middle class or better. Westphalia is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Westphalia that were owner-occupied was 83%.
In Westphalia, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Westphalia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Comparing Westphalia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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