Buchanan Township, MI
Living in Buchanan Township
Bikeability
26
Walkability
40
Commute
69
Public Transit
37
Affordability
69
Public Safety
61
Airports
66
Hospitals
62
Colleges
62
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
24
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.5k
Population
-10 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
-9% (2010–19)
79%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black4%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate35%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$55k
Median Household Income
-$2.1k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$141k
Median Home Value
-$7.4k (2010–19)
21%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k
Median Monthly Rent
+$799 (2010–19)
76%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas30%
Utility gas27%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buchanan Township
United States45
Michigan58
Niles Metro Area41
Berrien County41
Property Crime in Buchanan Township
United States48
Michigan43
Niles Metro Area26
Berrien County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buchanan Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding27
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buchanan Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buchanan Township, MI
Niles Adventist School
7 miles, E
St Mary School
7 miles, E
Village Sda Elementary School
7 miles, N
Trinity Lutheran School
7 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Buchanan Township, MI
Andrews University
8 miles, N
Saint Mary's College
12 miles, SE
Holy Cross College
13 miles, SE
University of Notre Dame
13 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buchanan Township, MI
Memorial Hospital of South Bend
14 miles, SE
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
15 miles, SE
Unity Medical and Surgical Hospital
15 miles, SE
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital
17 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Buchanan Township, MI
South Bend International Airport
11 miles, S
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
51 miles, NE
Chicago Midway International Airport
70 miles, W
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
78 miles, W