Traverse City, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
15,491 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,731 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$367,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$657 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$933 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grand Traverse County
3
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

Grand Traverse County
2
Traverse City Metro Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 34 21
Feb 1 23 22
Mar 2 13 30
Apr 3 4 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 1 48
Nov 3 11 37
Dec 2 31 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Traverse Heights Elem School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
TBA ISD Traverse Heights
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Traverse Bay Mennonite School
<1 miles, S • 1 star
TBA ISD Oak Park Special Education
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Northwestern Michigan College
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Kirtland Community College
45 miles, SE • 1.4 star
North Central Michigan College
53 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Munson Medical Center
2 miles, NW • 5 star
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
21 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Delta County Airport
99 miles, NW • 1 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
102 miles, E • 1 star
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