West Traverse Township, MI

Living in West Traverse Township

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 21
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 40
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 94
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Colleges 41
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Schools 51
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Residents

1.7k Population -56 (2010–19)
62  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
56% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
74% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years47%
75 years and over16%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate11%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree29%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$86k Median Household Income +$8.1k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more14%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office19%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$315k Median Home Value -$44k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$942 Median Monthly Rent +$225 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
LP gas7%
Utility gas85%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Traverse Township

United States45
Michigan58
Emmet County16

Property Crime in West Traverse Township

United States48
Michigan43
Emmet County11

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump49%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 2 28
Feb 20 1 20
Mar 28 2 11
Apr 41 2 4
May 52 3 0
Jun 62 3 0
Jul 67 3 0
Aug 66 3 0
Sep 59 3 0
Oct 47 4 0
Nov 37 3 8
Dec 26 2 26

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Traverse Township

Inland Flooding4
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Traverse Township, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Traverse Township, MI

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St Mary School
14 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near West Traverse Township, MI

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Northwood University
131 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Traverse Township, MI

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Airports

Airports near West Traverse Township, MI

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Cherry Capital Airport
56 miles, SW
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