Charlevoix, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
2,420 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,344 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$294,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$620 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$736 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Charlevoix County
2
Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Charlevoix County
2
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 31 21
Feb 1 21 22
Mar 2 12 29
Apr 2 4 42
May 3 0 53
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 48
Nov 3 9 37
Dec 2 32 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 37, MI State House District 107, MI
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Schools

St Mary School
<1 miles, W
Charlevoix Elementary School
1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
CharEm Special Education Schools
1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

North Central Michigan College
15 miles, E • 1.4 star
Northwestern Michigan College
41 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Kirtland Community College
56 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Charlevoix Area Hospital
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
McLaren Northern Michigan
14 miles, E • 5 star
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
40 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
43 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
84 miles, SE • 1 star
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