Housing by town in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Grand Traverse County, Michigan has 17 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,288 (±$65) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $951 in 2015–2019 (+35.4%; Up after inflation).
Peninsula Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,589) and Mayfield Township (Grand Traverse County) the lowest ($942).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,288 (±$65)
- Households that rent
- 22.8%
- Median household income
- $81,647
- Places
- 17
Cities, towns and townships in Grand Traverse County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acme Township | $1,490 | 12.4% | $110,281 | $338,300 | $2,957 |
| Blair Township | $1,332 | 11.7% | $71,582 | $275,200 | $2,510 |
| East Bay Township | $1,517 | 10.4% | $85,291 | $278,800 | $2,390 |
| Fife Lake Township | $1,500 | 9.1% | $83,194 | $248,000 | $2,265 |
| Garfield Charter Township | $1,405 | 43.8% | $66,082 | $316,200 | $2,914 |
| Grant Township (Grand Traverse County) | $1,344 | 6.4% | $81,250 | $260,800 | $2,062 |
| Green Lake Township | — | 11.5% | $92,784 | $289,300 | $2,328 |
| Long Lake Township | $1,507 | 11.1% | $96,220 | $410,600 | $3,466 |
| Mayfield Township (Grand Traverse County) | $942 | 16.0% | $74,432 | $273,100 | $2,108 |
| Paradise Township | $1,080 | 19.8% | $74,084 | $265,800 | $1,898 |
| Peninsula Township | $1,589 | 9.8% | $137,787 | $706,900 | $6,092 |
| Traverse City | $995 | 36.3% | $74,087 | $415,400 | $4,671 |
| Union Township (Grand Traverse County) | — | 2.0% | $108,438 | $242,000 | $1,778 |
| Whitewater Township | — | 3.9% | $93,958 | $373,000 | $2,827 |
Villages and places inside a township in Grand Traverse County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fife Lake | $1,632 | 20.1% | $68,472 | $202,300 | $2,293 |
| Kingsley | $982 | 32.8% | $67,321 | $268,800 | $2,864 |
Unincorporated communities in Grand Traverse County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chums Corner | — | 9.0% | $100,855 | $372,700 | $2,615 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,950 | $39,900 | $63,800 |
| 2 people | $27,350 | $45,600 | $72,900 |
| 3 people | $30,750 | $51,300 | $82,000 |
| 4 people | $34,150 | $56,950 | $91,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,550 | $98,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,100 | $105,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,650 | $113,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $75,200 | $120,300 |
How the places in Grand Traverse County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Grand Traverse County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 174 | 178 | 551 | 565 | 97,540 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 152 | 155 | 409 | 416 | 98,204 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 265 | 273 | 377 | 389 | 96,989 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Grand Traverse County recorded 265 violent and 377 property crimes, 273 and 389 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Grand Traverse County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office | 81,180 | 173 | 259 |
| Traverse City Police Department | 15,809 | 92 | 118 |
ZIP codes in Grand Traverse County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49686 | 25,492 | $1,227 | $344,700 | $71,609 | 27.5% |
| 49685 | 21,308 | $1,448 | $358,500 | $84,590 | 21.4% |
| 49696 | 10,477 | $1,418 | $306,100 | $94,803 | 7.7% |
| 49649 | 7,239 | $1,018 | $267,700 | $74,656 | 17.0% |
| 49690 | 6,657 | $1,341 | $352,200 | $108,712 | 8.2% |
| 49637 | 3,646 | $1,289 | $237,100 | $75,000 | 13.1% |
| 49620 | 3,070 | $1,105 | $225,000 | $75,192 | 15.4% |
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Questions about Grand Traverse County
What is the crime rate in Grand Traverse County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Grand Traverse County recorded 273 violent and 389 property crimes per 100,000 residents (265 violent and 377 property crimes in all).
Which place in Grand Traverse County has the highest rent?
Peninsula Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,589 (±$814) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Grand Traverse County has the lowest rent?
Mayfield Township (Grand Traverse County) has the lowest median gross rent, $942 (±$110) a month.
What is the median rent in Grand Traverse County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Grand Traverse County is $1,288 (±$65) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Traverse County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Traverse County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Grand Traverse County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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