The Town FilesGrand Traverse County, Michigan
96,166 people. The median home is worth $339,400 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $81,647.
Towns in Grand Traverse County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield | 19,499 | $316,200 | $66,082 | 40.0 |
| Traverse City | 15,678 | $415,400 | $74,087 | 42.7 |
| East Bay | 11,589 | $278,800 | $85,291 | 50.3 |
| Long Lake | 9,956 | $410,600 | $96,220 | 45.0 |
| Blair | 8,994 | $275,200 | $71,582 | 38.0 |
| Green Lake | 6,703 | $289,300 | $92,784 | 42.8 |
| Peninsula | 6,068 | $706,900 | $137,787 | 58.4 |
| Paradise | 4,952 | $265,800 | $74,084 | 37.0 |
| Acme | 4,456 | $338,300 | $110,281 | 41.7 |
| Whitewater | 2,688 | $373,000 | $93,958 | 52.3 |
People and housing
| Grand Traverse County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,400 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,288 | $955 |
| Median household income | $81,647 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 43.5 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
51,962 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,257 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 298 storm events in Grand Traverse County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Grand Traverse County has been included in 6 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
| March 2, 1977 | Drought | EM-3035: Drought |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).