Mackinac Island, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 8/10
directions_run Walkability 7/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Bike-Friendly. Biking is convenient and safe for most trips, with good infrastructure and reasonable access to key destinations.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
663 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
28.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$834,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,250 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,068 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
11.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mackinac County
2
Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mackinac County
5
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 22 18
Feb 1 16 20
Mar 2 10 27
Apr 2 4 40
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 3 0 47
Nov 3 6 36
Dec 2 20 25

Hazards

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Mackinac Island School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
LaSalle High School
6 miles, NW • 2.8 star
St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School
6 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Mackinaw City K12 School
8 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

North Central Michigan College
38 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Bay Mills Community College
41 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Lake Superior State University
46 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Alpena Community College
78 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

McLaren Northern Michigan
38 miles, SW • 5 star
Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital
46 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Charlevoix Area Hospital
49 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Alpena County Regional Airport
75 miles, S • 1 star
Cherry Capital Airport
90 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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