The Town FilesEveline, Michigan
Township in Charlevoix County · population 1,515 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $459,100
- Household income
- $101,964
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 122 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 59.2
Eveline is a township of 1,515 people in Charlevoix County, Michigan. The median home is worth $459,100, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 98% of Michigan towns, quieter than 97% of Michigan towns.
How Eveline 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 Eveline is worth $459,100, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $101,964, which is more affordable than 4% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,375 a month. 94.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eveline | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $459,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,375 | $955 |
| Median household income | $101,964 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 39.9% | — |
Who lives in Eveline
| People | Eveline | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.2 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 15.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Eveline
July highs average 77.8°F and January lows 11.8°F. About 35.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 122.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 170 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Eveline since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 8, 2016.
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 Eveline itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Towns near Eveline
- Marion, MI5.1 mi · 1,657 people · home $271,600
- Hayes, MI5.4 mi · 2,000 people · home $247,000
- South Arm, MI5.8 mi · 1,939 people · home $262,400
- Charlevoix, MI6.5 mi · 2,348 people · home $331,500
- Bay, MI6.6 mi · 1,142 people · home $368,000
- Evangeline, MI6.7 mi · 767 people · home $384,100
- East Jordan, MI6.7 mi · 2,239 people · home $148,000
- Charlevoix, MI7.3 mi · 1,763 people · home $307,000
Eveline questions
Is Eveline, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eveline scores better for retirees than 99% of Michigan towns and quieter than 97%. 33.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.2).
How much does a house cost in Eveline?
The median owner-occupied home in Eveline is valued at $459,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,964, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,375 a month.
What is the weather like in Eveline?
July highs average 77.8°F and January lows 11.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.8 inches of precipitation a year and 122.2 inches of snow.
Does Eveline get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Eveline 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)