Elk Rapids (zip 49629), MI

Living in 49629 Elk Rapids, MI is an incredibly rewarding experience. The town is situated along the shore of Grand Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan and offers plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. With its close proximity to the Traverse City area, you can take advantage of all the great restaurants, shopping centers, and entertainment venues that the area has to offer. Thanks to its small-town charm and laid-back atmosphere, Elk Rapids is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day or week. There are also many wonderful natural attractions such as McLouth Park and Elk Lake State Park. Additionally, there's a lively downtown area with unique shops, restaurants, art galleries and more - perfect for exploring on a sunny afternoon or evening out!

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Elk Rapids (zip 49629) is 7.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Elk Rapids (zip 49629) jobs have increased by 1.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Elk Rapids (zip 49629)'s cost of living is 12.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Elk Rapids (zip 49629)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 49629 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Antrim county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 61.0% to 37.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Elk Rapids (zip 49629)'s population is 2,081 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 6.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Elk Rapids (zip 49629) is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 15.5%.

SCHOOLS

Elk Rapids (zip 49629) public schools spend $10,046 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 19.8 students per teacher in Elk Rapids (zip 49629). More Education

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Housing Market in Elk Rapids

It's a good time to buy in Elk Rapids. Home Appreciation is up 15.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Elk Rapids is .

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