Retiring in Traverse City, Michigan

Overview

Great Lakes wine country living, quiet and low-crime.

Home Price

Homes in Traverse City typically range from $320k to $576k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Traverse City's cost of living index is 90.6 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 76°F and winter daytime temperatures around 31°F, with high humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 76/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Traverse City scores a safety index of 76.1/100 and a political stability score of 7.6/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 8 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Boating / kayaking
• Fishing
• Skiing
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Breweries / wineries
• Farmers markets

Things to Consider

• Long, gray winters
• Seasonal tourist crowds

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