Blair Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
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 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
9,067 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,760 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$239,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$377 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$969 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grand Traverse County
3
Traverse City Metro Area
3
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grand Traverse County
2
Traverse City Metro Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 31 20
Feb 2 20 22
Mar 2 12 30
Apr 3 4 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 48
Nov 3 10 36
Dec 3 27 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Schools

Blair Elementary School
4 miles, NW 1.9 star
Kingsley Area Middle School
4 miles, SE 3.7 star
Kingsley Area Elementary School
5 miles, SE 4.1 star

Colleges

Northwestern Michigan College
10 miles, NE 1.4 star
Kirtland Community College
44 miles, SE 1.4 star
West Shore Community College
56 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Munson Medical Center
10 miles, N 5 star
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
22 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
8 miles, NE 1.4 star
Delta County Airport
105 miles, N 1 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
105 miles, E 1 star