Traverse City, Michigan
Quick Statistics
Traverse City is a community in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, home to about 15,593 people spread across 8.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $43,391 a year, and a typical home is worth about $415,400. About 56.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Michigan towns GeoStat tracks, Traverse City ranks number 70 of 745 in population, number 203 in median household income, number 46 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Traverse City typically top out near 81°F in July, while January nights average about 17°F. The area sees roughly 101 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cedar, MI | 11.4 mi. | 455 |
| 2. | Elk Rapids, MI | 13.4 mi. | 2,631 |
| 3. | Suttons Bay, MI | 15.5 mi. | 2,982 |
| 4. | Fife Lake, MI | 17.4 mi. | 2,791 |
| 5. | Leland, MI | 20.1 mi. | 2,043 |
| 6. | Kalkaska, MI | 21.0 mi. | 4,722 |
| 7. | Glen Arbor, MI | 21.2 mi. | 859 |
| 8. | Empire, MI | 22.8 mi. | 1,182 |
What is the population of Traverse City, Michigan?
Traverse City has a population of about 15,593 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Traverse City, Michigan in?
Traverse City is located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
What is the median home value in Traverse City, Michigan?
The median home value in Traverse City is about $415,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Traverse City, Michigan?
The median personal income in Traverse City is about $43,391 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Traverse City, Michigan?
Since 1950, 4 tornadoes have been recorded in Grand Traverse County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Traverse City, Michigan?
Typical July highs run about 81 degrees and January lows about 17 degrees, with around 101 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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