Crystal Mountain, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
120 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
71.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,147 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$487,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$650 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$713 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
14.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Benzie 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

Benzie County
2
Traverse City Metro Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 28 21
Feb 2 19 22
Mar 2 11 31
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 55
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 48
Nov 3 9 36
Dec 3 24 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 32, MI State House District 104, MI
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Schools

Betsie Valley School
4 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Benzie Central Middle School
7 miles, N • 1.9 star
Benzie Academy
7 miles, N • 2.8 star
Benzie Central Sr High School
7 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Northwestern Michigan College
26 miles, E • 1.4 star
West Shore Community College
39 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Ferris State University
63 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
22 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Munson Medical Center
24 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
26 miles, E • 1.4 star
Muskegon County Airport
94 miles, SW • 1 star
Delta County Airport
98 miles, N • 1 star
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