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Williamston, MI


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Williamston, Michigan

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.

The People and Families of Williamston

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Williamston had a median family income of $51,014. Interestingly, lots of people in Williamston have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In Williamston, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Williamston Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Williamston College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13%Williamston Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Williamston Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Williamston, MI

Comparing Williamston 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
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone98
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime66
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