The Town FilesCharlevoix, Michigan
City in Charlevoix County · population 2,348 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $331,500
- Household income
- $47,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 100 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 46.8
Charlevoix is a city of 2,348 people in Charlevoix County, Michigan. The median home is worth $331,500, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Michigan towns, hipper than 98% of Michigan towns, better transit than 98% of Michigan towns.
How Charlevoix ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Charlevoix is worth $331,500, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 6.9 times the median household income of $47,917, which is more affordable than 0% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $816 a month. 61.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Charlevoix | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $331,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $816 | $955 |
| Median household income | $47,917 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 31.8% | — |
Who lives in Charlevoix
| People | Charlevoix | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 15.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 13.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Charlevoix
July highs average 76.0°F and January lows 17.5°F. About 33.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 100.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 135 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Charlevoix since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 8, 1966.
Severe weather in Charlevoix County since 1996
Charlevoix County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Charlevoix County
Charlevoix County had 10,983 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,950 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Charlevoix itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Charlevoix
2 public schools with 506 students, about 9.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix Elementary School | K-6 | 405 | 13.5 |
| CharEm Special Education Schools | PK-12 | 101 | 4.4 |
Towns near Charlevoix
- Charlevoix, MI1.2 mi · 1,763 people · home $307,000
- Marion, MI4.4 mi · 1,657 people · home $271,600
- Hayes, MI5.3 mi · 2,000 people · home $247,000
- Norwood, MI6.0 mi · 700 people · home $320,800
- Eveline, MI6.5 mi · 1,515 people · home $459,100
- Bay Shore, MI7.7 mi · 687 people · home $153,600
- Bay, MI10.1 mi · 1,142 people · home $368,000
- Banks, MI10.4 mi · 1,588 people · home $248,800
Charlevoix questions
Is Charlevoix, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Charlevoix scores better for retirees than 87% of Michigan towns and quieter than 15%. 27.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.8).
How much does a house cost in Charlevoix?
The median owner-occupied home in Charlevoix is valued at $331,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,917, so homes cost about 6.9 times income. Median rent is $816 a month.
What is the weather like in Charlevoix?
July highs average 76.0°F and January lows 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.7 inches of precipitation a year and 100.2 inches of snow.
Does Charlevoix get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Charlevoix in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)