Elk Rapids 78 Exceptional
Elk Rapids Livability #103 ranked city in Michigan#2,412 ranked city in the USARanks better than 91% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Elk Rapids

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

  • Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

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      Elk Rapids transportation information

      Statistic Elk Rapids Michigan National
      Average one way commute18min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work63.4%82.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.9%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.9%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk13.0%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home11.1%3.7%4.6%
      Source: The Elk Rapids, MI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).