Buchanan, MI

Living in Buchanan

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 31
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 51
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Airports 62
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 61
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Schools 23
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Residents

4.3k Population -179 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black11%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial7%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate32%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$9.9k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
67% Lived Here Last Year -16% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office18%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$110k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$558 Median Monthly Rent +$133 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
LP gas2%
Utility gas74%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Buchanan

United States45
Michigan58
Niles Metro Area41
Berrien County41

Property Crime in Buchanan

United States48
Michigan43
Niles Metro Area26
Berrien County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%

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

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding24
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Buchanan, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Buchanan, MI

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St Mary School
5 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Buchanan, MI

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Andrews University
9 miles, N
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Saint Mary's College
10 miles, SE
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Holy Cross College
11 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Buchanan, MI

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Airports

Airports near Buchanan, MI

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