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Traverse City, Michigan · ZIP 49685

Traverse City — ZIP 49685

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Traverse City (49685) scores 67/100 — Fair for Traverse City. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $441K.

67OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency35%
Avg reading proficiency49%
Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100
Typical home value$441K
Median rent$1,783/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

$441K

Median Rent

$1,783/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 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
Westwoods Elementary SchoolPK–05365
47%
52%
West Senior High09–121,384
43%
63%
Long Lake Elementary SchoolPK–05364
32%
52%
Blair Elementary SchoolPK–05202
32%
42%
Silver Lake Elementary SchoolPK–05286
22%
37%

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.

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Demographics

Population

21,297

Median Income

$85K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

39.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49685 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 49685 has a school score of 52/100. 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 49685 is approximately $441K. 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 49685 in Traverse City has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. 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.