Little Traverse Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
2,657 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$304,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$498 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$880 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.3% 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 28 20
Feb 1 20 20
Mar 2 11 28
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 3 0 47
Nov 3 8 37
Dec 2 26 26

Hazards

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Harbor Light Christian School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Shay Elementary School
4 miles, W • 3.7 star
Harbor Springs High School
4 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

North Central Michigan College
6 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Northwestern Michigan College
57 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Kirtland Community College
59 miles, S • 1.4 star
Bay Mills Community College
72 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

McLaren Northern Michigan
5 miles, SW • 5 star
Charlevoix Area Hospital
20 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
58 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
70 miles, SE • 1 star
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