Mackinac Island 67 Good
Mackinac Island Livability #394 ranked city in Michigan#10,629 ranked city in the USARanks better than 63% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Mackinac Island

PROS
  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Earning a high health and safety score depends on factors such as good air quality and the availability of essential health facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors, and fire stations.

  • Ratings Ratings

    Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Commute Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Crime Crime

    High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.

  • Employment Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • Housing Housing

    Expensive homes, poor home affordability and an unhealthy real estate market with lower than average home prices could all be reasons why this area received a low housing score.

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      Mackinac Island transportation information

      Statistic Mackinac Island Michigan National
      Average one way commute9min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work6.5%82.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.7%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.5%1.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle55.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk28.5%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home4.1%3.7%4.6%
      Source: The Mackinac Island, MI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.