How much do homeowners pay a month in Traverse City, MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Traverse City, MI pay a median of $1,817 (±$95) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $648 (±$41).
59.8% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Traverse City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,528 in 2015–2019 to $1,817 in 2020–2024 (+18.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,817 (±$95)
- Without a mortgage
- $648 (±$41)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 59.8%
Monthly owner costs in Traverse City
| Traverse City | Grand Traverse County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,817 (±$95) | $1,566 (±$49) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $648 (±$41) | $579 (±$19) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 59.8% (±4.7 points) | 61.7% (±2.0 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,671 (±$332) | $3,010 (±$112) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Traverse City, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Grand Traverse County ($1,566).
It is also higher than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Grand Traverse County, Traverse City ranks 2 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 181 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Traverse City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,528 (±$72) | $1,817 (±$95) | +18.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,783 (±$203) | $4,671 (±$332) | +23.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $266,100 (±$15,372) | $415,400 (±$20,684) | +56.1% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Traverse City
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | — | $1,817 (±$95) | — |
| Garfield Charter Township | 2.5 mi | $1,619 (±$148) | Lower |
| Greilickville | 4.6 mi | $1,975 (±$268) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood Charter Township | 5.7 mi | $1,875 (±$281) | Not measurably different |
| Chums Corner | 6.0 mi | $1,512 (±$312) | Not measurably different |
| East Bay Township | 6.0 mi | $1,317 (±$120) | Lower |
| Acme Township | 7.4 mi | $1,630 (±$96) | Lower |
| Long Lake Township | 7.7 mi | $1,790 (±$93) | Not measurably different |
| Blair Township | 8.8 mi | $1,410 (±$128) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Garfield Charter Township, MI ($1,619), East Bay Township, MI ($1,317), Acme Township, MI ($1,630).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Grand Traverse County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peninsula Township | $2,177 (±$289) |
| 2 | Traverse City | $1,817 (±$95) |
| 3 | Long Lake Township | $1,790 (±$93) |
| 4 | Union Township (Grand Traverse County) | $1,714 (±$213) |
| 5 | Whitewater Township | $1,642 (±$211) |
| 6 | Acme Township | $1,630 (±$96) |
| 7 | Garfield Charter Township | $1,619 (±$148) |
| 8 | Grant Township (Grand Traverse County) | $1,573 (±$106) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Grand Traverse County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Traverse City
What is the average mortgage payment in Traverse City?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Traverse City, MI is $1,817 (±$95) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Traverse City?
Owners without a mortgage in Traverse City pay a median of $648 (±$41) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Traverse City gone up?
In Traverse City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,528 in 2015–2019 to $1,817 in 2020–2024 (+18.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Traverse City city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Traverse City city, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Traverse City city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Traverse City city, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Traverse City city, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Traverse City city, Michigan (place:80340, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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