In Emmet, Michigan, the median home price is $451,194, compared with the Michigan median of $270,833; median household income is $78,112; the population is 34,125; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 148.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Emmet at a glance
Population
34,125
Median Household Income
$78,112
Typical Home Value
$451,194
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
148.1
Avg Commute Time
19.9
About Emmet
Emmet has a population of 34,125. The median home value is $451,194, 67% above the Michigan median. Median household income is $78,112 (7% above the Michigan median). The most populated towns are Bear Creek, Petoskey, and Littlefield.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Emmet
18 towns, by population.
- Bear Creek6,544 pop.
- Petoskey5,856 pop.
- Littlefield3,224 pop.
- Resort2,839 pop.
- Little Traverse2,650 pop.
- Springvale2,619 pop.
- West Traverse1,770 pop.
- Maple River1,322 pop.
- McKinley1,298 pop.
- Harbor Springs1,086 pop.
- Pleasantview862 pop.
- Friendship848 pop.
- Carp Lake653 pop.
- Wawatam634 pop.
- Bliss630 pop.
- Readmond552 pop.
- Center522 pop.
- Cross Village216 pop.
County rankings in Michigan
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Emmet at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Emmet?
- Emmet has a population of 34,125 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Emmet?
- The median home value in Emmet is $451,194. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Emmet?
- Median household income in Emmet is $78,112 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Emmet in?
- Emmet is in Michigan.
- How many towns are in Emmet?
- Emmet contains 18 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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