In Grand Traverse, Michigan, the median home price is $423,453, compared with the Michigan median of $270,833; median household income is $81,647; the population is 96,166; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 212.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Grand Traverse at a glance
Population
96,166
Median Household Income
$81,647
Typical Home Value
$423,453
School District Rating
6.4
Violent Crime Rate
212.7
Avg Commute Time
20.6
About Grand Traverse
Grand Traverse has a population of 96,166. The median home value is $423,453, 56% above the Michigan median. Median household income is $81,647 (12% above the Michigan median). The most populated towns are Garfield, Traverse, and East Bay.
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 Grand Traverse
14 towns, by population.
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Grand Traverse at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Grand Traverse?
- Grand Traverse has a population of 96,166 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Grand Traverse?
- The median home value in Grand Traverse is $423,453. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Grand Traverse?
- Median household income in Grand Traverse is $81,647 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Grand Traverse in?
- Grand Traverse is in Michigan.
- How many towns are in Grand Traverse?
- Grand Traverse contains 14 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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