It's no 'Jewel' by no means
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6/1/2013
'Jewel of the north"? Give me a break and the census info is wrong. We have a far greater number of people who live here. We have the same crime as any other growing city. Most earn minimum wage and the median income is about 40k that's including the large number who live on public assistance. Decent rentals are extremely expensive and cost the same as major cities like San Diego, Boulder, etc. Needs greater for reasonable priced housing than is available.
I'm A typical of the second largest population, highest being on welfare. I'm a mom with a dead beat ex spouse trying to support 2 kids. I work 2 jobs and earn 36k per year, I pay 1100 per month for a 2 bdrm small apt., that doesn't include all utilities. It's not just the price of housing and low wages, food, clothing and all is expensive in Traverse City.
Other than low wages one of the biggest issues in area is racism. We got a big population of racists. Minorities are denied housing and jobs on that basis alone. People here don't like discussing it or dealing with it.
Lisa | ,