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Interlochen, MI

Census-designated place in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.

Population

791

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

638

ZIP codes

0

Interlochen and its ZIP codes

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Interlochen at a glance

  • Interlochen is about 3.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $104,883, 44% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,900 (28% below Michigan).

Local data for Interlochen, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Interlochen, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$104,883

Poverty rate

10.5%

Median home value

$166,900

Homeownership

81.4%

Bachelor's or higher

20.6%

Median age

39.7

Average commute

24.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (155), German Americans (95), Irish Americans (65).

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 Interlochen.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Sep 2026, -0.2 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

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

  • Drove alone92.5%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.5%

Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Interlochen, 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

79° / 15°F

36.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Interlochen, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.8%

U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts

Diabetes

11.0%

U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts

Smoking

15.7%

U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.0%

U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts

Cities near Interlochen

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BendonCensus-designated place3.6 mi2
GrawnCensus-designated place4.1 mi0.7
Chums CornerCensus-designated place5.7 mi2.7
Hardwood AcresCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.5
Maple GroveCensus-designated place6 mi0.4
Lake AnnVillage6.5 mi0.4
Nessen CityCensus-designated place10 mi1.2
Traverse CityCity11 mi8.3
BuckleyVillage11 mi1.8
GreilickvilleCensus-designated place12 mi4.6
KingsleyVillage12 mi1.3
ThompsonvilleVillage12 mi1
HonorVillage13 mi0.5
CedarCensus-designated place14 mi0.2
CopemishVillage14 mi0.9
Crystal MountainCensus-designated place15 mi1.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Interlochen, MI in?
Interlochen is in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
What is the population of Interlochen, MI?
About 791 people live in Interlochen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Interlochen?
Nearby places include Bendon (3.6 mi), Grawn (4.1 mi), Chums Corner (5.7 mi), Hardwood Acres (5.8 mi), Maple Grove (6 mi).

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