Livability Score

91
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (23) B
Press On Juice
Coffee Shop
Cuppa Joe
Coffee Shop
Lake Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mundos Roasting & Co
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bubbie's Bagels
Coffee Shop
Morsels
Coffee Shop
Milk & Honey Cafe & Ice Creamery
Coffee Shop
Espresso Bay
Coffee Shop
Green House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Brew
Coffee Shop
Millie and Pepper Creperie
Coffee Shop
The Dish Cafe
Coffee Shop
Petoskey Pretzel Company
Coffee Shop
Good Harbor Coffee & Bakery
Coffee Shop
The Soup Cup
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Nada's Gourmet Deli
Coffee Shop
Cherry Country Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mundos Roasting & Co.
Coffee Shop
Mana
Coffee Shop
Cuppa Joe
Coffee Shop
Higher Grounds
Coffee Shop
Underground Cheesecake Company
Coffee Shop
Aroma's Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
Old Town Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Dennos Museum Center
Museum
State Theatre
Cinema
Traverse City Opera House
Theatre Arts
Bijou by the Bay
Cinema
Thirlby Field
Stadium
Lucky Jack's
Bowling Alley
World's Largest Cherry Pie - Pan
Attraction
AMC
Cinema
Great Lakes Children's Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (47) A-
The Filling Station
Bar
Sail Inn
Bar
Side Traxx
Bar
Deering's Market & Deli
Deli
The Beverage Company
Alcohol
Silver Spruce Brewing Company
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Blue Goat
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Bardon's Wonder Freeze
Fast Food
The Little Fleet
Bar
Right Brain Brewery
Bar
Traverse City Whiskey Company
Bar
Rare Bird
Bar
MiddleCoast Brewing Company
Bar
Beacon Lounge
Bar
The Parlor
Bar
Taproot Cider House
Bar
American Spoon
Deli
Peppercorn
Sweets
Brady's Bar
Bar
Pop-Kies
Sweets
Kilwins
Sweets
Fitness (4) B
ELEV8
Gym
CrossFit Due North
Gym
Village Pilates
Gym
Grand Traverse Athletic Club
Gym
Yoga for Health Education
Gym
Community Room and Public Event Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA
Gym
Groceries (17) A+
Potter's Bakery
Bakery
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Edson Farms Market and Deli
Grocery Store
Common Good Bakery
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Oryana Natural Foods Market
Grocery Store
Peace, Love and Little Donuts
Bakery
Maxbauer Specialty Meat Market
Butcher
Third Coast Bakery
Bakery
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Common Good Bakery
Bakery
Tom's
Grocery Store
Toms Food Market
Grocery Store
Burritt's
Butcher
The Cheese Lady
Cheese
Bay Bread Company
Bakery
Pleasanton Brick Oven Bakery
Bakery
Meijer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Oleson's
Grocery Store
Toms Food Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Oryana West
Grocery Store
Oleson's
Grocery Store
Parks (53) A+
Jupiter Gardens
Park
Hull Park
Park
Children's Learning Garden
Park
F and M Park
Park
Kayak Launch Park
Park
Boon Street Park
Park
Senior Citizens Park
Park
Arbutus Court Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Bryant Park
Park
American Legion Park
Park
Lay Park
Park
Clinch Park
Park
Hannah Park
Park
Indian Woods Park
Park
The Open Space
Park
East Bay Park
Park
Medalie Park
Park
Clancy Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Pine Grove Park
Park
Slabtown Corner
Park
Warren Field
Park
West End Park
Park
Shops (89) A+
Rickman's Antiques
Furniture
McLain Cycle and Fitness
Bicycle
Brick Wheels
Bicycle
Square Deal Country Store
Pets
City Bike Shop
Bicycle
Cutz Salon
Beauty
Inacomp Computer Center
Electronics
De Weese Hardware
Home Improvement
Mission Cycles
Bicycle
Salon Moxie
Beauty
Verano Tan
Beauty
Edward Freund Jewelry Design
Fashion
Shell
Convenience Store
Hamilton Fabrics
Fabric
Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings
Furniture
Nawbin
Fashion
Epiphany Salon
Beauty
Bulldog's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Deering's Market and Deli
Convenience Store
Lilies of the Alley
Florist
Cali’s
Clothing
Flea
Clothing
Horizon Books
Books
Amy Thatcher
Fashion
Speedway
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Traverse City.
Public Transit Stops (58)
Stops & Stations A+
Hannah Avenue
Bus Stop
Hannah Avenue
Bus Stop
Centre Street
Bus Stop
Centre Street
Bus Stop
Traverse Area District Library
Bus Stop
Traverse Area District Library
Bus Stop
Family Fare
Bus Stop
Family Fare
Bus Stop
Family Fare
Bus Stop
Family Fare
Bus Stop
Carver Street
Bus Stop
Carver Street
Bus Stop
Wellington Street
Bus Stop
Salvation Army
Bus Stop
Wellington Street
Bus Stop
Salvation Army
Bus Stop
Lake Avenue
Bus Stop
Lake Avenue
Bus Stop
Glenview Lane
Bus Stop
Glenview Lane
Bus Stop
Cass Street & Lake Avenue
Bus Stop
Cass Street & Lake Avenue
Bus Stop
Union Street @ 13th Street
Bus Stop
Union Street @ 12th Street
Bus Stop
Gladewood Lane
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.9% D
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Traverse City is 109/100 - which is 22% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

Traverse City crime rates are 1,569 per 100k, which is 21% lower than Michigan
Property Crime
1,287 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
282 crimes per 100k B-
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employment B

The median income in Traverse City is $61,056 - which is 20% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$61,056 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Grand Traverse County Sheriff Department
Police
Sergeant Dennis W. Finch Law Enforcement Center
Police
Traverse City Police Department
Police
Brookside Family Medicine
Doctor
Center for Health
Doctor
Stanley M. Smyka, DDS
Dentist
Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Michigan State Police - Traverse City Post
Police
Thompson Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Munson Community Health Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
VA Clinic
Clinic
Traverse Health Clinic
Doctor
Sixth Street Drugs
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Munson Medical Center
Hospital
Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department Station 11
Fire Station
Kids Creek
Doctor
Munson Dialysis Center
Clinic
Northwest Michigan Health Services
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Elmwood Township Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Traverse City home prices are $282,900 - which is 121% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$282,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
30% A+
Home Affordability
4.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A-

The Traverse City graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (30) F
Traverse Heights Elem School
Tba Isd Traverse Heights
Traverse Bay Mennonite School
Holy Angels Elementary School
Tcaps Montessori School
Central Grade School
Eastern Elementary School
Trinity Lutheran School
Immaculate Conception Elementary School
New Campus Center
The Greenspire School
Traverse City High School
Willow Hill Elementary School
West Middle School
Traverse City Christian School
Grand Traverse Academy
Cherry Knoll Elementary School
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School
The Pathfinder School
East Middle School
The Children'S House
High Schools (11) A+
Tba Isd Traverse Heights
Traverse Bay Mennonite School
St Francis High School
Central High School
Tba Career Tech Center
New Campus Center
Traverse City High School
Traverse City Christian School
Grand Traverse Academy
East Middle School
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ratings B

Traverse City has an overall rating of 73% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes A
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Traverse City, MI Area Guide

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Traverse City Area Facts

  • Traverse City has a Livability Score of 91/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Traverse City crime rates are 21% lower than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Traverse City is 22% higher than the Michigan average

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Resort town 3 rating By Mack from Michigan ( Oct 25, 2015) NW Michigan long ago attracted Chicago folks with money. Detoit's blue collar headed for Oscoda.

Traverse feels bigger than the population. Traffic in season is a pain. There are overpriced dining spots like Cooks House for the well off, and burger joints for the workers. Live ...Read More on the Bay for half the pay has long been the motto for the area. If you have money or can work remotely, TC is grand. Oh, and you have to love snow. Because life may be a beach, but it is warm only a few short weeks. Check out nearby Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Charlevoix for comparison. Read Less
Four season climate surrounded by the best beaches 4 rating By beachykeyn ( Jun 04, 2011) The city of Traverse City, MI is one of those places that always has a positive vibe to it. The downtown area is brimming with cute boutique shops and yummy restaurants. There is a healthy turnover to keep it fresh. People who have visited Traverse City (TC) are aware of the dow ...Read More ntown district but the city is spreading the word about the other districts, like the warehouse district with its kitschy brewhouse, cafe, and art, and Old Towne that is bursting at the seams with new business. The furniture and decor shops congregate there amongst the bevy of coffee shops, restaurants, and bars in Old Towne; Central District with its historic homes and Slabtown with its sleepy local dining hotspots.

It's pretty easy to get around, especially on bike. TC has trails branching out from downtown as far as 15 miles away for easy commute from many areas.

Loads and loads of festivals like the National Cherry Festival and the TC Film Festival which take place in the summer. The city doesn't roll up and hibernate in the winter time either! ... Comedy Arts, Winter Fest, and Microbrew Fest and more! I love the winter crispness and clean snow. Freezing rain is rare which is why you can't compare the weather of Detroit to Northern Michigan.

The beaches and nature attractions are second to none. Dozens of public beaches are within minutes of downtown (including the ones on the north end of downtown!). The Sleeping Bear National Park is a favorite spot to visit with its Dune Climb and 1.5 mile dune hike to Lake Michigan.

Need a hotel? There is no shortage of them, especially lining the East Grand Traverse Bay.

My wishlist for TC? -- cheaper flights into and out of TVC ($400 to Chicago? ridiculous!), TRADER JOE'S (badly needed!) and a 4-year university. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Traverse City? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jupiter Gardens
      Hull Park
      Children's Learning Garden
      F and M Park
      Kayak Launch Park
      Boon Street Park
      Senior Citizens Park
      Arbutus Court Park

      Entertainment

      Old Town Playhouse
      Dennos Museum Center
      State Theatre
      Traverse City Opera House
      Bijou by the Bay
      Thirlby Field
      Lucky Jack's
      World's Largest Cherry Pie - Pan

      Food & Drink

      The Filling Station
      Sail Inn
      Side Traxx
      Deering's Market & Deli
      The Beverage Company
      Silver Spruce Brewing Company
      Taco Bell
      KFC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Traverse City? Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Traverse City.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Traverse City? The cost of living in Traverse City is 109/100 - which is 22% higher than Michigan.
      Traverse City
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Traverse City? Traverse City crime rates are 1,569, which are 21% lower than Michigan
      Total Crime
      1,569 per 100k people

      33% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 64

      33% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Traverse City? The median income in Traverse City is $61,056 which is 20% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $61,05610% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,92527% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Traverse City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Munson Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Thompson Pharmacy
      Sixth Street Drugs

      Doctors

      Brookside Family Medicine
      Center for Health

      A+ Housing

      What are Traverse City home prices? Traverse City home prices are $282,900 - which is 121% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $282,90053% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9302% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Traverse City have good schools? The Traverse City graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      7% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Traverse City a good place to live? Traverse City has an overall rating of 73% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      13 total surveys

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