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Interlochen, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
538 Population 434/sq mi density
$80,625 Median Income $34,355 per capita
$148,600 Home Value $354,267 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 41.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
305 Violent Crime/100K 1,840 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$80,625 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,600 home value, $778/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Interlochen, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,625
7% above
$34,355 per capita
Home Value
$148,600
47% below
Zillow: $354,267
Median Rent
$778/mo
33% below
41.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
305/100K
20% below
1,840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
25% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
107%
Home Value
53%
Rent
67%
Poverty
185%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
80%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Interlochen a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 1.2% (67% 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 $354,267. 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.

Safety & Crime

Interlochen 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

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 45°F (7°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 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population538
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density434/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,625
Per Capita$34,355
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$7,470M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,600
Rent$778
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$354,267
Housing Units219
Rent Burden41.2%

Crime

F
Violent305/100K
Property1,840/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,589/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
24.4% 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.