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Battle Creek, MI
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Population: 52,434
Home Price: $97,600
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Overview
Battle Creek is a midsize city in the state of Michigan with a population of 52,434. Battle Creek has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
18.4 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Battle Creek, MI
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Battle Creek
Michigan
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,680
$31,154
$32,693
Median Household Income
$45,288
$57,833
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
15.3%
10.5%
10.5%
Age
Battle Creek
Michigan
United States
Median Age
37.0
42.6
42.3
Gender
Battle Creek
Michigan
United States
Male
48.8%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
51.2%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Battle Creek
Michigan
United States
White
67.9%
88.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
16.0%
4.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.7%
0.9%
2.7%
Asian
4.7%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.2%
0.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.5%
4.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Battle Creek
Michigan
United States
Median Home Price
$97,600
$148,219
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$634
$665
$801
Family Households
35.6%
35.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.7%
33.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
62.9%
73.6%
72.9%
Renters
37.1%
26.4%
27.1%
Education
Battle Creek
Michigan
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.3%
6.4%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
34.8%
34.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.3%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.5%
9.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.3%
14.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Battle Creek
Michigan
United States
Mathematics
28.8%
38.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
36.3%
48.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Battle Creek
Michigan
United States
Murder
8.2
2.5
3.0
Rape
99.0
61.0
38.0
Robbery
110.5
24.5
40.7
Assault
719.4
191.5
188.5
Property Crime
Battle Creek
Michigan
United States
Burglary
759.0
195.2
336.1
Theft
2272.0
1168.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
217.8
90.6
167.1
Arson
44.5
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Battle Creek, MI
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
vegan
hot wings
plantbased vegan
mexican food
blue cheese
delicious food
hot dogs
beer
craft beer
hot sauce
cocktail
ice cream
meals
ingredients
snack
fake meat
recipes
wine
bbq
video games
football
country music
college football
fantasy football
basketball
gaming
ncaa football
fantasy sports
pro wrestling
college hoops
golf
athlete
wrestling
professional wrestling
athletic
sports teams
hockey
disc golf
faast sports offers
inspired by
nft
pfp
library
collection
craft
videopodcast
creation
supporting artists
concert band
original artwork
creative
ofart
nature
nfts
studio
artists
fashion
drawings
drawing
video games
gaming
random stuff
fighting games
anime
card collecting
disc golf
camping
books
dd
baseball cards
eclectic
toys
fitness
memes
scifi
mma ufc
youtuber
comics
nascar
battle rap
gaming
talk radio
sports
content creation
pro wrestling
professional wrestling
tv
comedy
streaming platform
tubi tv
producer
hub
theme park
marketing
booking
videopodcast
hip hop
ent
creative
summer
sports
ambience
faast sports offers
beach
camping
lawn
visitors
nature
winter
skiing
space
bonfires
ski
dining
wildlife
sledding
aquarium
arts
barefoot
home depot
black friday
free shipping
brands
yard sale
record store
grocery store
pre order
retail store
premade
merch store
amazon
butcher shop
collectors items
auto parts
grocery items
gas station
etsy
bundles
groceries
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