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Traverse City, Michigan · ZIP 49684

Traverse City — ZIP 49684

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Traverse City (49684) scores 75/100 — Good for Traverse City. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $495K.

75OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share44%
Property crime share56%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency48%
Avg reading proficiency60%
Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100
Typical home value$495K
Median rent$2,051/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$495K

Median Rent

$2,051/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 15 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

546

Violent Crime

224

Property Crime

322

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Grand Traverse County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Willow Hill Elementary SchoolPK–05429
60%
62%
TCAPS Montessori SchoolPK–08331
57%
67%
Central Grade SchoolPK–07510
51%
62%
West Middle School06–081,081
47%
57%
The Greenspire School06–1293
27%
52%
The Greenspire High School09–12176Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

21,328

Median Income

$81K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

48.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49684 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 49684 has a school score of 70/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 49684 is approximately $495K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 49684 in Traverse City has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.