Harbor Springs, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
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
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
1,015 332.4M (US)
Median Age
64.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,556 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$368,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$813 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$629 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Emmet County
2
Petoskey Urban Area
2
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Emmet County
2
Petoskey Urban Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 27 20
Feb 1 20 20
Mar 2 11 27
Apr 2 4 41
May 3 0 52
Jun 3 0 62
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 3 8 37
Dec 2 26 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Harbor Springs High School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Shay Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Harbor Springs Middle School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

North Central Michigan College
5 miles, S • 1.4 star
Northwestern Michigan College
54 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Kirtland Community College
59 miles, S • 1.4 star
Bay Mills Community College
73 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

McLaren Northern Michigan
4 miles, S • 5 star
Charlevoix Area Hospital
16 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
56 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
74 miles, SE • 1 star
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