Boston Township, MI

Living in Boston Township

Bikeability11
Walkability38
Commute47
Public Transit14
Affordability67
Public Safety84
Airports16
Hospitals73
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

5.8kPopulation+125 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate31%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$68kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K24%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office19%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$158kMedian Home Value-$600 (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$468Median Monthly Rent+$9 (2010–19)
82%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K5%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas31%
Utility gas42%
Wood15%

Crime

Violent Crime in Boston Township

United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Ionia County25

Property Crime in Boston Township

United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Ionia County14

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan24216
Feb26212
Mar3527
Apr4731
May5840
Jun6830
Jul7230
Aug7040
Sep6240
Oct5030
Nov3934
Dec28214

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boston Township

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding48
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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