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Williamston, Michigan, in Ingham county, is 14 miles E of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 67 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lansing - East Lansing metropolitan area. Williamston contains a population of approximately 3,441.
In Williamston, about 54% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Williamston. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in the city, which is home to many people who live alone.
In 2000, Williamston had a median family income of $51,014. Interestingly, lots of people in Williamston have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Williamston favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,360. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Williamston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Michigan, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Williamston, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Williamston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | |  |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times |  | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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