Traverse City, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Traverse City, Michigan Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
15,570
Unemployment
4.6%
Poverty
11.7%
Median Home
$266,100
Median Income
$57,076
Median Rent
$905
Traverse City SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
9
Traverse City, MI Crime Report
297
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,883.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-23.97%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Traverse City / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 297 | 1,883.1 | 2,022.5 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 66 | 418.5 | 437.4 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 3 | 19.0 | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 25.4 | 53.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 44 | 279.0 | 305.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 231 | 1,464.6 | 1,585.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 27 | 171.2 | 286.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 197 | 1,249.0 | 1,121.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 44.4 | 177.7 | 219.9 |
Traverse City, MI Cost Of Living
96
Traverse City's Overall Cost Of Living
Traverse City's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Traverse City | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 88 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 101 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 99 | 100 | |
Traverse City, MI Photos
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Source: Wikipedia User Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rankings for Traverse City in Michigan
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Population over time in Traverse City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Traverse City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.5% | 75.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.5% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Traverse City
| Gender | Traverse City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Traverse City for adults over 25
| Education | Traverse City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Traverse City, Michigan
| Income | Traverse City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.5% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 14.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.4% | 5.2% | 7.7% |
