Boston Township, MI

Living in Boston Township

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 38
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Commute 47
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 29
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Schools 38
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Boston Township, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Boston Township, MI

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St Patrick School
13 miles, NW
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Ada Christian School
14 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Boston Township, MI

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Davenport University
14 miles, W
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Calvin University
17 miles, W
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Kuyper College
19 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Boston Township, MI

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Airports

Airports near Boston Township, MI

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