Empire, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
384 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
51.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$368,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$566 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$711 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.2% 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 31 22
Feb 1 21 22
Mar 2 12 29
Apr 3 4 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 3 9 38
Dec 2 29 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 5%

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
7 miles, E • 3.7 star
The Leelanau School
8 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Benzie Central Sr High School
13 miles, S • 1.9 star
Benzie Central Middle School
13 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Northwestern Michigan College
24 miles, SE • 1.4 star
West Shore Community College
57 miles, SW • 1.4 star
North Central Michigan College
66 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Munson Medical Center
21 miles, SE • 5 star
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
39 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
43 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
24 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Delta County Airport
80 miles, N • 1 star
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