Grand Traverse County, MI Eviction Risk
18 cities · 26,577 residents · Avg 5.0/10 (Moderate) · Updated5.0Avg score
5.9Highest city
4.2Lowest city
27.3%Rent burden
$1,255Median rent
R+3.02020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Grand Traverse County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interlochen, MI | 791 | — | 28.8% | 5.9 |
| 2 | Kingsley, MI | 1,785 | $982 | 30.0% | 5.7 |
| 3 | Greilickville, MI | 1,519 | $1,859 | 38.7% | 5.6 |
| 4 | Bendon, MI | 315 | — | — | 5.6 |
| 5 | Fife Lake, MI | 343 | $1,632 | 19.8% | 5.3 |
| 6 | Lake Ann, MI | 273 | $1,200 | 35.0% | 5.3 |
| 7 | Suttons Bay, MI | 555 | $1,193 | 29.5% | 5.2 |
| 8 | Cedar, MI | 23 | — | — | 5.2 |
| 9 | Northport, MI | 465 | $1,058 | 17.5% | 5.0 |
| 10 | Grawn, MI | 800 | $1,348 | 31.7% | 4.8 |
| 11 | Elk Rapids, MI | 1,624 | $1,056 | 20.5% | 4.7 |
| 12 | Traverse City, MI | 15,593 | $995 | 29.8% | 4.6 |
| 13 | Maple Grove, MI | 82 | — | — | 4.6 |
| 14 | Chums Corner, MI | 1,186 | — | — | 4.5 |
| 15 | Hardwood Acres, MI | 611 | — | — | 4.5 |
| 16 | Maple City, MI | 183 | $1,232 | 19.2% | 4.4 |
| 17 | Lake Leelanau, MI | 124 | — | — | 4.3 |
| 18 | Omena, MI | 305 | — | — | 4.2 |
About Grand Traverse County
Grand Traverse County spans 18 cities serving approximately 26,577 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.0/10. The county voted Republican by 3.0 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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