Read More. Teri , Reply No Replies. Agree 50 Disagree Grew up in TC. Glad I left in ' Should have left sooner. If you are a snob and think you're better than any one else then maybe you can get a job teaching here. Hated it as a kid and come back to visit friends and family. Always am reminded why my wife and I left. Agree 71 Disagree Another potential downside is our oftenly brutal winters.
We are up north, by huge lakes so naturally we get a lot of lake effect snow in the wintertime. This problem may not matter to you if you can afford to live in Florida during the wintertime, though. The traffic also tends to suck here and when it's cherry festival week, forget driving anywhere on the main roads unless you don't mind long delays. However if you enjoy biking as your main method of transportation, then you may come to love it here.
For more than years, this area has been celebrated for its clear lakes and streams, verdant forests, miles of golden beaches and magnificent scenery, and it remains a remarkably outdoor-oriented community whose unique scenic and environmental features are fiercely protected by residents who know how fortunate they are to live in such a splendid place. Each July, the town celebrates the cherry harvest with the weeklong National Cherry Festival, complete with fireworks, a parade, live music and pie eating contests.
In May, the wineries celebrate spring during Blossom Days and invite residents and visitors in to taste the newest vintages. Traverse City also boasts a thriving craft brewing scene, with 18 microbreweries, not to mention the brew pubs and craftbrew taprooms. But locals know one of the best places to get fresh, authentic local food is the Roaming Harvest food truck. Median Age. Comfort Index Climate.
Recent job growth is Positive. Traverse City jobs have increased by 1. More Economy. More Voting Stats. Since , it has had a population growth of 5. Learn More The National Average is Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8. Selling a home in Michigan? See how to save thousands. Our experts recommend taking advantage of these transportation opportunities and spending a few weekends away to enjoy these experiences.
The positive sense of community in Traverse City was a key driver in the decision to make the move for several of our experts. TC feels like what a community used to be like: shop local, stay local, keep your dollars here, help people out.
However, they ultimately decided to move to Traverse City to be closer to family, along with all the perks that the area offered. It was a small wedding and I was so impressed how our new Traverse City friends clicked with our family as if they had known each other for years. Eric describes the community as interesting and eclectic. Diversity in Traverse City is improving, but slowly. Such a small community means that it can sometimes be hard for newcomers to meet new friends.
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