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Crime in Traverse City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Traverse City. Key points include:
There were 207 total crimes in Traverse City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Traverse City is 1,317.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Traverse City is 286.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Traverse City is 1,030.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Traverse City is -37.85% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Traverse City Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Traverse City / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 207 | 1,317.1 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 45 | 286.3 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 12.7 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 222.7 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 162 | 1,030.8 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 15 | 95.4 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 136 | 865.4 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 70.0 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Traverse City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Traverse City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Traverse City is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Traverse City is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Traverse City is $437,525.
The median income in Traverse City is $74,087.
Traverse City's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Traverse City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Traverse City | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 140 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Traverse City, MI Weather
The average high in Traverse City is 54.9° and the average low is 35.5°.
There are 75.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 31.9 inches of precipitation each year with 113.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Traverse City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 31.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 113.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Traverse City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Traverse City
The current population in Traverse City is 15,593. The population has increased 5.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,593 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 15,491 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 15,468 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 15,263 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 15,525 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 15,570 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 15,474 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 15,550 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 15,392 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 15,168 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 15,006 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 14,942 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 14,702 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 14,711 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 14,772 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Traverse City
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Traverse City is:
87.7% White with 13,669 White residents.
1.3% African American with 197 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 37 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 165 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 962 Two Or More residents.
3.6% Hispanic with 563 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Traverse City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Traverse City
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Traverse City is 50.6% female with 7,895 female residents.
Traverse City is 49.4% male with 7,697 male residents.
| Gender | Traverse City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Traverse City for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Traverse City completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Traverse City completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Traverse City completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Traverse City completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Traverse City completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Traverse City completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Traverse City completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Traverse City completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Traverse City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Traverse City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Traverse City, Michigan
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6.9% of households in Traverse City earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Traverse City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.8% of households in Traverse City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.9% of households in Traverse City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.1% of households in Traverse City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.6% of households in Traverse City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Traverse City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.8% of households in Traverse City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Traverse City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.3% of households in Traverse City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Traverse City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.9% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.3% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
