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Chums Corner, MI

Census-designated place in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.

Population

1,186

Land area

2.7sq mi

People per sq mi

447

ZIP codes

0

Chums Corner and its ZIP codes

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Chums Corner at a glance

  • Chums Corner is about 2.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $100,855 a year, 38% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $372,700 (61% above Michigan).

Local data for Chums Corner, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chums Corner, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$100,855

Poverty rate

0.0%

Median home value

$372,700

Homeownership

91.0%

Bachelor's or higher

30.6%

Median age

50.9

Average commute

21.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (289), Irish Americans (111), Scottish Americans (104).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grand Traverse County. PPP loans are for Chums Corner.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,366

52,238 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$71,687

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$811M

FY 2026, $8,518 per person

Grand Traverse County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Chums Corner, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.6%
  • Carpooled9.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
  • Worked from home8.0%

Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chums Corner, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

298

Countywide, mostly winter storm

Flood insurance policies

126

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 17°F

29.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chums Corner, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.2%

U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts

Diabetes

9.3%

U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts

Smoking

13.3%

U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.6%

U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts

Cities near Chums Corner

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GrawnCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.7
InterlochenCensus-designated place5.7 mi1.2
Traverse CityCity6 mi8.3
KingsleyVillage8.6 mi1.3
GreilickvilleCensus-designated place8.8 mi4.6
Hardwood AcresCensus-designated place8.9 mi0.5
BendonCensus-designated place9.3 mi2
Lake AnnVillage9.8 mi0.4
Maple GroveCensus-designated place10 mi0.4
BuckleyVillage12 mi1.8
CedarCensus-designated place14 mi0.2
Nessen CityCensus-designated place15 mi1.2
Maple CityCensus-designated place16 mi0.4
Fife LakeVillage17 mi0.7
ThompsonvilleVillage18 mi1
South BoardmanCensus-designated place18 mi3.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chums Corner, MI in?
Chums Corner is in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
What is the population of Chums Corner, MI?
About 1,186 people live in Chums Corner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chums Corner?
Nearby places include Grawn (1.7 mi), Interlochen (5.7 mi), Traverse City (6 mi), Kingsley (8.6 mi), Greilickville (8.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023