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Westphalia, MI


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Westphalia, Michigan

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Westphalia Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Westphalia that were owner-occupied was 83%.

Commuting

In Westphalia, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWestphalia People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Westphalia Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Westphalia Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Westphalia Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Westphalia, MI

Comparing Westphalia 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women86
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population46
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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