There are 20 residential care homes serving Watervliet, Michigan. This includes 3 in Watervliet and 17 nearby. The average cost per day of residential care in Michigan is approximately $80, with costs ranging between $19 and $197 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $2,400, with costs ranging from around $563 to $5,888. The average yearly cost is $28,800, which is less than the nationwide average of $31,500.
Watervliet is a small city in Berrien County, Michigan. It is included in the Niles-Benton Harbor metro area. Though the city contains 5,966 people, the encompassing metro area has a total population of 135,114. Residents who are 55 and over comprise approximately 28% of the total community.
Watervliet has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $18,000 and an average household income is $39,000 (the Michigan state average is $46,000). The average housing price in Watervliet is $157,500, which is relatively less than the Michigan average of $177,000. Watervliet also has a high unemployment rate of around 12.82%.
Watervliet has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area gets average levels of rain each year. Compared to other cities, Watervliet has below average air quality and a moderate rate of crime.