Garfield charter Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
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
19,770 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,725 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$275,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$668 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,239 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.6% 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 33 21
Feb 2 22 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 30 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

West Middle School
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
The Greenspire School
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Northwestern Michigan College
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Kirtland Community College
46 miles, SE • 1.4 star
North Central Michigan College
55 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Munson Medical Center
2 miles, N • 5 star
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
22 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
3 miles, E • 1.4 star
Delta County Airport
99 miles, NW • 1 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
104 miles, E • 1 star
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