Name: Traverse City, MI
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( 15 Ratings )

Living in Traverse City, MI

Ranks better than 91% of areas Follow

Population

15,525

Median Age

40.1 Years

Traverse City Area Facts

Traverse City has a Livability Score of 91_/100, which is considered exceptional
Traverse City crime rates are 34% lower than the Michigan average
Cost of living in Traverse City is 22% higher than the Michigan average

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What do the locals think about Traverse City?

79%

Family friendly

14%

Public transit is accessible

29%

Walkable to grocery stores

50%

Yards are well-kept

64%

Lots of parks

50%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

29%

A quiet area

57%

Sense of community

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Traverse City Reviews

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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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