Boston Township, MI
Living in Boston Township
Bikeability
11
Walkability
38
Commute
47
Public Transit
14
Affordability
67
Public Safety
84
Airports
16
Hospitals
73
Colleges
29
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.8k
Population
+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
$68k
Median 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
$158k
Median Home Value
-$600 (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$468
Median 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) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 2 | 16 |
Feb | 26 | 2 | 12 |
Mar | 35 | 2 | 7 |
Apr | 47 | 3 | 1 |
May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 68 | 3 | 0 |
Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 39 | 3 | 4 |
Dec | 28 | 2 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boston Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding48
Tornado11
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Boston Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Boston Township, MI
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
11 miles, NE
St Patrick School
13 miles, NW
Ada Christian School
14 miles, W
Faith Community Christian School
15 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Boston Township, MI
Davenport University
14 miles, W
Calvin University
17 miles, W
Cornerstone University
18 miles, W
Kuyper College
19 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Boston Township, MI
Sparrow Ionia Hospital
10 miles, E
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
16 miles, W
Spectrum Health Pennock
17 miles, S
Spectrum Health United Hospital
19 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Boston Township, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
14 miles, W
Capital Region International Airport
35 miles, E
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
48 miles, S
Muskegon County Airport
53 miles, W