Cedar, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
26 332.4M (US)
Median Age
70.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
13.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
69.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$323,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$548 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$793 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Leelanau County
2
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

Leelanau County
1
Traverse City Metro Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 33 21
Feb 2 23 22
Mar 2 12 30
Apr 3 4 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 1 48
Nov 3 11 37
Dec 3 30 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 37, MI State House District 103, MI
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Schools

Glen Lake Community School
6 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Long Lake Elementary School
8 miles, S • 3.2 star
West Senior High
9 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Northwestern Michigan College
12 miles, SE • 1.4 star
North Central Michigan College
54 miles, E • 1.4 star
Kirtland Community College
56 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Munson Medical Center
10 miles, SE • 5 star
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
31 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Charlevoix Area Hospital
41 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
13 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Delta County Airport
88 miles, NW • 1 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
110 miles, E • 1 star
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