Whitehall, MI

Whitehall, Michigan

Whitehall, Michigan, in Muskegon county, is 46 miles NW of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 82 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is located in the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan area. Whitehall has a population of 2,884.

The People and Families of Whitehall

In Whitehall, about 50% of adults are married. Whitehall offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whitehall had a median family income of $50,944. In Whitehall, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Whitehall.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Whitehall Housing

Owners occupy 64% of the housing units in Whitehall. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Whitehall is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Whitehall, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Whitehall, MI

Comparing Whitehall 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share 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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Whitehall Almanac

Whitehall Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Whitehall Public Libraries

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Whitehall Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Whitehall residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Whitehall, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Whitehall High Schools (2004)

WHITEHALL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
541 E. SLOCUM STREET
231-893-1020
A magnet school.
Serves 675 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Whitehall Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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