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Glen Arbor, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
313 Population 304/sq mi density
$178,750 Median Income $105,811 per capita
$690,200 Home Value $594,784 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
305 Violent Crime/100K 1,840 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$178,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$690,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Glen Arbor, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$178,750
138% above
$105,811 per capita
Home Value
$690,200
145% above
Zillow: $594,784
Violent Crime
305/100K
20% below
1,840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.7%
122% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Glen Arbor Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Glen Arbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
238%
Home Value
245%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
222%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
80%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glen Arbor a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Glen Arbor residents earn a median household income of $178,750 , which is 138% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $105,811. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,762 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glen Arbor is $690,200 , 145% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $594,784. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Safety & Crime

Glen Arbor reports 305 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,840/100K.

Education

74.7% of adults in Glen Arbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (122% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glen Arbor has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population313
Median Age65.7 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$178,750
Per Capita$105,811
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,470M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140

Housing

A+
Home Value$690,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$594,784
Housing Units310
Rent Burden31.5%

Crime

F
Violent305/100K
Property1,840/100K

Health

Obesity30.0%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,589/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation601 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+74.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Glen Arbor was built in 1997.
33.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.