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Traverse City, Michigan
What It Is Like to Retire in Traverse city
Traverse City, Michigan, the "Cherry Capital of the World,” enjoys a reputation as one of the top arts towns in the country. It has become popular retirement community for active adults in northern Michigan because in addition to arts and music, it has terrific golf, skiing, and other outdoor activities on Lake Michigan. Traverse City is also all about water - it is on Grand Traverse Bay and connected to it by the Boardman River and Boardman Lake. The fishing is some of the tops in the U.S. The Traverse City Micropolitan Statistical Area was the 13th largest in the United States, although the city itself had a 2019 population of almost 16,000. The campus of Northwestern Michigan College is here. Traverse City is the seat of Grand Traverse County. The historic downtown area of Traverse City has great shops, restaurants, and offices. New building construction downtown has been active resulting in River's Edge, Harbor View Centre, Radio Centre Phases 1 and 2, and a parking deck. Nearby Empire is a very small town on the Lake right next to the magnificent Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Here is Topretirements Mini-Retirement Guide to Michigan
Where to Retire in Traverse city and Home Prices
Active adults over 50 will find plenty of housing options in this community. Slightly inexpensive (and rustic) cabins are located in the woods near the water. Small lots on the water are available.. There are older homes downtown or in new developments. According to Zillow, the median home value was $401,852 in mid-2023. Many of the homes offered for higher prices are on the water.
What Is Special about Traverse city
There is a lot that makes Traverse City special including The National Cherry festival that is held each July, and the Traverse City Film Festival, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and numerous golf and ski resorts. It is also offers to fantastic boating and beaches, many museums including the Bellaire Historical Museum, and the Grand Traverse Art Center & Gallery. Traverse City also has a convenient airport, in addition to being a very walkable. community.
What Is Not Special about Traverse city
It's cold in the winter. It is somewhat remote, although less so than the towns to the north. There is a surprising amount of traffic on the roads, particularly at rush hour.
Who Will Like Retirement in Traverse city
Traverse City draws in active adults who are interested in living in a small city with a rich cultural arts environment. It has more of an urban feel than other towns in the area. It would be attractive to people looking for access to its access to the water and outdoor activities such as biking, skiing, and golf.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Tourism and agriculture. The downtown functions as the major commercial nexus for a seven-county area.
Climate and Physical Environment
Traverse City is located at the head of the Grand Traverse Bay on the 20 mile long Old Mission Peninsula. It is in northern Michigan.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Traverse City area has plenty of fine arts. The Interlochen Center for the Arts (13 miles south of Traverse City) offers 750 concerts, visual art exhibits and theater and dance productions annually. Some of the other busy cultural venues include the Music House Museum, Old Town Playhouse, Dennos Museum Center on the Northwestern Michigan College campus, Encore Society of Music, and the Traverse Symphony Orchestra. Many artists live and work here with over 21 galleries in the area. The City Opera House was recently restored and provides a variety of entertainment. We enjoyed a very good meal at Bistro FouFou in the downtown. The Hotel Indigo has a nice rooftop restaurant.
Crime
The crime rate in Traverse City is just below the national average.
Medical facilities
Munson Medical Center is the regional medical referral center serving patients from 32 counties.
Transportation
Cherry Capitol Airport has regular service to Chicago, Detroit, and Minneapolis. The Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) serves most of the Grand Traverse region with dial-a-ride services and a bus service.
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