Glen Arbor, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
313 332.4M (US)
Median Age
65.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
39.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
74.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$178,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$690,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$855 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$723 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.9% 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 22
Feb 2 23 23
Mar 2 12 31
Apr 3 5 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 2 31 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 25%
Hillary Clinton 71%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

The Leelanau School
1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Glen Lake Community School
4 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Leland Public School
14 miles, E • 2.8 star
St Mary School
15 miles, E • 5 star
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Colleges

Northwestern Michigan College
22 miles, SE • 1.4 star
North Central Michigan College
60 miles, E • 1.4 star
West Shore Community College
64 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Munson Medical Center
19 miles, SE • 5 star
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
41 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
45 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
23 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Delta County Airport
78 miles, N • 1 star
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