Living in Watervliet, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Watervliet · Census data 2020–2024
Watervliet has 2,156 residents with a median age of 29.1. The median household income is $61,167 (16% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $137,500, the median rent is $885/month.
Watervliet at a glance
- Population
- 2,156
- Median age
- 29.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $61,167State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $137,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $885/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Watervliet a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Watervliet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Watervliet the median home value is $137,500, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $885 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,232 a month in housing costs.
Watervliet median household income
The median household income in Watervliet is $61,167 and the income per person is $22,329. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Watervliet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 729
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Renter-occupied
- 33%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 3.11
Watervliet demographics
- Population
- 2,156
- Median age
- 29.1
- Under 18
- 33.9%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 690
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Watervliet ›
Education in Watervliet
8.8% of adults 25 and older in Watervliet have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Watervliet
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Watervliet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watervliet | 2,156 | $61,167 | $137,500 | $885 |
| Paw Paw Lake | 3,889 | $67,674 | $191,700 | $1,164 |
| Coloma | 1,074 | $68,889 | $177,100 | $1,016 |
| Hartford | 2,458 | $42,171 | $108,700 | $837 |
| Millburg | 568 | $62,976 | $136,500 | $1,167 |
| Lake Michigan Beach | 823 | $56,809 | $255,800 | — |
| Benton Heights | 3,078 | $33,542 | $97,700 | $612 |
| Lawrence | 942 | $36,058 | $133,900 | $587 |
| Benton Harbor | 8,953 | $31,117 | $76,500 | $851 |
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What is the median household income in Watervliet, MI?
The median household income in Watervliet is $61,167, 16% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Watervliet?
The median home value in Watervliet is $137,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Watervliet?
The median gross rent in Watervliet is $885 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Watervliet, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Watervliet?
The median age in Watervliet is 29.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Watervliet?
The average commute to work in Watervliet is 19 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Watervliet?
The unemployment rate in Watervliet is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Watervliet?
8.8% of adults in Watervliet have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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