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Battle Creek
  • Town in Michigan
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Battle Creek

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Battle Creek is a town in Michigan with a population of 52,434. Battle Creek is in Calhoun County. Living in Battle Creek offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Battle Creek there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Battle Creek and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    About Battle Creek...
    Population
    52,434
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $97,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $818
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      858.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      11.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      88.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      63.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      560.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,749.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      277.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Battle Creek

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,288
    National
    $69,021
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