Northport, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
413 332.4M (US)
Median Age
67.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
55.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$243,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$722 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$842 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.9% 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 31 21
Feb 1 21 21
Mar 2 11 30
Apr 2 5 42
May 2 0 53
Jun 2 0 62
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 2 10 37
Dec 2 31 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Northport Public School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Leland Public School
10 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Suttons Bay Virtual School
11 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Northwestern Michigan College
25 miles, S • 1.4 star
North Central Michigan College
36 miles, E • 1.4 star
Kirtland Community College
58 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Charlevoix Area Hospital
21 miles, E • 4.1 star
Munson Medical Center
26 miles, SW • 5 star
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
35 miles, S • 4.1 star
McLaren Northern Michigan
36 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
27 miles, S • 1.4 star
Delta County Airport
82 miles, NW • 1 star
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