At a Glance
Median Income
$80,625
$34,355 per capita
Home Value
$148,600
Zillow: $371,928
Median Rent
$778/mo
41.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.4% smoking rate
How Interlochen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Interlochen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Interlochen 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
Interlochen residents earn a median household income of $80,625 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,355. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% 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 Interlochen is $148,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,928. Median rent is $778/month, with 41.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
25.3% of adults in Interlochen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Interlochen has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population538
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density434/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,625
Per Capita$34,355
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$7,470M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,600
Rent$778
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$371,928
Housing Units219
Rent Burden41.2%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation845 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Interlochen was built in 1986.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.