Gaines charter Township, MI
Living in Gaines charter Township
Bikeability14
Walkability6
Commute80
Public Transit11
Affordability66
Public Safety61
Airports19
Hospitals83
Colleges29
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Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation+2.6k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
31%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black9%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate28%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office22%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$197kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$817Median Monthly Rent+$157 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas84%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gaines charter Township
United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46
Property Crime in Gaines charter Township
United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gaines charter Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gaines charter Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gaines charter Township, MI
Dutton Christian School
3 miles, N
Legacy Christian School
4 miles, NW
South Christian High School
4 miles, NW
Moline Christian School
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Gaines charter Township, MI
Davenport University
5 miles, NE
Calvin University
9 miles, N
Grace Christian University
9 miles, NW
Aquinas College
11 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gaines charter Township, MI
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
4 miles, NW
Metro Health Hospital
7 miles, NW
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
10 miles, N
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
11 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Gaines charter Township, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
7 miles, NE
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
39 miles, S
Muskegon County Airport
41 miles, NW
Capital Region International Airport
52 miles, E