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Traverse City, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
15,491
Population
1,871/sq mi density
$71,731
Median Income
$53,630 per capita
$367,600
Home Value
$427,667 Zillow
$983
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
418
Violent Crime/100K
1,465 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,731 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$367,600 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
418 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Traverse City (21)
Burt Lake State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Charters Traverse City State Park
State Park
80 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Dnr Lakeview Park
State Park
10 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fisherman's Island State Park
State Park
3,102 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hartwick Pines State Park
State Park
7,953 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Interlochen State Park
State Park
180 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Leelanau State Park
State Park
1,610 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ludington State Park
State Park
2,380 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mears State Park
State Park
45 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Meyer & Keystone Soccer
State Park
74 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mitchell State Park
State Park
551 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
North Higgins Lake State Park
State Park
211 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Old Mission Peninsula State Park
State Park
680 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Orchard Beach State Park
State Park
201 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Otsego Lake State Park
State Park
54 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Petoskey State Park
State Park
17 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake. An island lighthouse, US Life-Saving Service stations, coastal villages, an...
Entrance: $25
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Group Camping, Fishing, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Hunting ...
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from from 50 F to 83 F. Rain and sun are equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared with p...
South Higgins Lake State Park
State Park
1,366 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wilderness State Park
State Park
1,480 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wilson State Park
State Park
35 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Young State Park
State Park
564 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0