Fruitport charter Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
14,789 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,067 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$209,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$481 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$849 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.8% 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 49%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MI State Senate District 32, MI State House District 89, MI
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Schools

Calvary Christian Schools
2 miles, W • 5 star
Edgewood Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Fruitport Adult Education
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Fruitport High School
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Muskegon Community College
8 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Health Hackley Campus
7 miles, NW • 5 star
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
24 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Muskegon County Airport
5 miles, NW • 1 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
36 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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