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Traverse City

#2 in Best Places to Live in Grand Traverse County
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    Overall Grade
  • Town in Michigan
  • 177 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    C
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
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Traverse City is a town in Michigan with a population of 15,550. Traverse City is in Grand Traverse County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Traverse City offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Traverse City there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Traverse City and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Traverse City are highly rated.
Population
15,550

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$216,800
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$869
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    37%
  • Own
    63%
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Traverse City Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    435.4
    282.7
  • Murder
    6.4
    6.1
  • Rape
    108.9
    40.7
  • Robbery
    6.4
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    256.1
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,549.6
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    89.6
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    19%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    13%

Working in Traverse City

Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$53,237
National
$55,322
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Traverse City Reviews

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I love the culture of supporting local farmers, business, and community. There are great local restaurants that value local, organic food such as Taproot and Harvest. I love the Community Co-Op, Oryana, where I know I can find quality food and products. I also enjoy having access to spiritually uplifting places like Higher Self Bookstore, Yen Yoga & Fitness, and New Moon Yoga. And last but not least, the Lake! Traverse City is beautiful!
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I grew up in a small village about 45 minutes from TC but we would always go there for shopping or church. Those small visits were enough to prompt my family and I to move there a few years later. Currently living in TC, I can say that you won't find another town like it! Most of the people who live/work in TC are kind and friendly. From the Cherry Festival to the lighting of a Christmas tree in the center of downtown, there's never a dull moment.
Perfect combination of small-town and city. Love all of the little shops downtown and then larger department stores, as well as plenty of restaurants and overall diversity!