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Traverse City
- grade AOverall Grade
- Town in Michigan
- Rating 4.23 out of 5 211 reviews
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- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A+
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Median Home Value
$266,100
National
$217,500Median Rent
$905
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault279national 282.7
- Murder19national 6.1
- Rape95.1national 40.7
- Robbery25.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary171.2national 500.1
- Theft1,249national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft44.4national 284
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Working in Traverse City
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$57,076
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Traverse City
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Best kept secret (although its growing like wildflowers) in the US for beach towns especially if you dont spend your winters inside watching netflix for 6 months. Hiking is at its best in the fall and the lake effect snow is like a snow globe and you can enjoy 2 local ski areas literally in the town. Locally owned and reasonably priced, some of the best golf in the world is concentrated within 2 hours of here. Real estate investing here was the best decision of our lives. The water clarity is at the same level as lake tahoe with winter depths of 70 to 80 ft based on yearly data from the coast guard station which does practice rescues in the bay and services from deluth to new york. Its 10 stars in my opinion but that is not an option. Enjoying living our best life with our new son in the most beautiful small lake town in America!
Let the bragging begin! Traverse City Michigan is the Cherry Capital of the World and is hailed as having one of the best and most entertaining film festivals around. Traverse City has been named one of the Best Foodie Cities, and the most beautiful area in the U.S. according to America Today. They also support an Iceman mountain bike race through the beautiful wooded hilly terrain and a 1/2 Ironman marathon. Added to this are many wineries with views of the bay, local breweries, and miles of inviting beachfront vistas. As a bonus, the local college has been ranked #2 as the best college for veterans.
What I would l like to see change about Traverse City is the lack of affordable housing. Being a tourist town, Traverse City housing caters to seasonal tourists, and this leaves a big shortage of housing for working families. Fame and fortune can come with a cost, young adults will most likely leave the area due to better-paying jobs and affordable housing over an hour away.
What I would l like to see change about Traverse City is the lack of affordable housing. Being a tourist town, Traverse City housing caters to seasonal tourists, and this leaves a big shortage of housing for working families. Fame and fortune can come with a cost, young adults will most likely leave the area due to better-paying jobs and affordable housing over an hour away.
Traverse City is a beautiful city with a lot to offer. It's a great place for people who are interested in outdoor activities. However, living in Traverse City is geared more toward summer residents and retirees. There are very many affordable housing options, and most of the opportunities and spaces that pop up for affordable housing are given to developers who are interested in building expensive condos or luxury apartments. For a town with a large college and younger population, it's disappointing that there aren't more options that are in a more affordable price range.