East China is a very small township located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 3,648 people and two associated neighborhoods, East China is the 246th largest community in Michigan. East China real estate is some of the most expensive in Michigan, although East China house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some townships where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, East China is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, East China is a township of professionals, production and manufacturing workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in East China who work in healthcare (15.77%), management occupations (11.44%), and teaching (8.72%). Residents will find that the township is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, East China is worth considering. One downside of living in East China, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.19 minutes every day commuting to work. The population of East China overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in East China, 23.73% have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in East China in 2022 was $42,173, which is upper middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $168,692 for a family of four. However, East China contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call East China home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of East China residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in East China include German, Irish, Polish, English, and French. The most common language spoken in East China is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.
