Egelston Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
11,182 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,286 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$556 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$700 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Muskegon County
4
Muskegon-Norton Shores Metro Area
4
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Muskegon County
6
Muskegon-Norton Shores Metro Area
6
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 24
Feb 2 13 26
Mar 2 7 34
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 4 39
Dec 2 17 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (55%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MI State Senate District 32, MI State House District 89, MI
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Schools

Oakridge Fusion
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
Oakridge Upper Elementary School
2 miles, W • 2.3 star
Oakridge High School
2 miles, W • 1.9 star
Oakridge Middle School
2 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Muskegon Community College
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Health Hackley Campus
8 miles, W • 5 star
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
16 miles, NE • 4.1 star
North Ottawa Community Health System
16 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Muskegon County Airport
10 miles, W • 1 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
38 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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