Leighton Township, MI
Living in Leighton Township
Bikeability6
Walkability24
Commute68
Public Transit7
Affordability56
Public Safety79
Airports19
Hospitals81
Colleges30
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Schools53
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Residents
5.7kPopulation+958 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
82%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate33%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$199kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
42%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$459 (2010–19)
82%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas14%
Utility gas68%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Leighton Township
United States45
Michigan58
Allegan County23
Property Crime in Leighton Township
United States48
Michigan43
Allegan County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 19 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Leighton Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Leighton Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Leighton Township, MI
Moline Christian School
3 miles, W
St Therese Catholic School
4 miles, S
St Stanislaus School
7 miles, SW
Byron Center Christian School
7 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Leighton Township, MI
Davenport University
9 miles, NE
Grace Christian University
14 miles, N
Calvin University
14 miles, N
Aquinas College
16 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Leighton Township, MI
Metro Health Hospital
11 miles, NW
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
15 miles, N
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Leighton Township, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
11 miles, NE
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
34 miles, S
Muskegon County Airport
44 miles, NW
Capital Region International Airport
52 miles, E