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Population:143,064
Pop. Change:9%
State: Michigan
Metro Area:Traverse City Metro Area
County:Grand Traverse, Leelanau, ... 4 more
City:Garfield twp (Grand Traverse county), Traverse City, ... 63 more
Zip Code:49684, 49686, ... 30 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Traverse_City, Michigan Metro Area

As of 2011, Traverse City Metro Area's population is 143,064 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.98 percent.

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The median home cost in Traverse City Metro Area is $152,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.10 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Traverse City Metro Area's cost of living is 5.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Traverse City Metro Area public schools spend $4,994 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 18.6 students per teacher in Traverse City Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Traverse City Metro Area is 12.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Traverse City Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 2.50 percent.

Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Traverse City Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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