1890 · Light house · Library of Congress
Charlevoix’s story
Charlevoix in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
- 1890Light house
CharlevoixMI
A town of 2,392. A regional job hub with 1,840 jobs.
Photo: User:My name · CC BY 3.0
Population
2,392
−6.6% since 2010
Median home value
$332K
Census ACS
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
46.8
years
Jobs based here
1,840
A job hub
What makes Charlevoix stand out
The 3 things Charlevoix does most differently from other towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,598 people come to Charlevoix for work
Where Charlevoix’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,840jobs based in Charlevoix
29%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
Charlevoix’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →64°
Light Rain
H 66° · L 51°
Local news
All →- Charlevoix vs Grayling - Boys Varsity Soccer 10/01/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 1
- Pellston vs Bellaire - Girls Varsity Basketball 01/05/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 1
- Charlevoix vs McBain - Boys Varsity Football 09/25/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Charlevoix. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
About one in three working residents works right in Charlevoix
About one in 3 of Charlevoix’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Petoskey (10%), Charlevoix (8%) and East Jordan (3%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
29%work in town
Where working residents work
In Charlevoix29%
Petoskey10%
Charlevoix8%
East Jordan3%
Bear Creek3%
13 mi
median commute distance
1,840
jobs based in Charlevoix
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 0% of U.S. communities.
0risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland flooding
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Charlevoix’s public schools outperform 87% of Michigan districts
The public schools Charlevoix’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 87% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix Elementary School | PK–6 | 398 | B+ |
| St. Mary School Private | PK–8 | 85 | |
| CharEm Special Education Schools | PK–12 | 99 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 31% of U.S. towns
Charlevoix reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 69% report less.
CSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Charlevoix3
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Charlevoix15.9
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
31st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
28th
percentile among MI towns
7
violent crimes reported in 2025
37
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Charlevoix has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 76°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 100 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
100″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–30°
Spring32–50°
Summer57–75°
Fall42–56°
Oct 28
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 35% of U.S. towns
Charlevoix beats the Michigan average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Michigan
3 better18 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Charlevoix | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.2% | 11.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 77.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.6% | 10.2% |
Charlevoix Area Hospital
2.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
45th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
8.9% of Charlevoix is conserved land
5.6 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
8.9%conserved
8.9%
conserved · 117 of 1,313 acres
5.6 mi
of trails · 2.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Michigan Beach Park | 0.9 mi | 18 |
| 2. Ferry Avenue Park | 0.3 mi | 7 |
| 3. East Park | 0.3 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Famous people from Charlevoix
7 notable people were born in Charlevoix.
About Charlevoix
City in Michigan, United States
Charlevoix ( SHAR-lə-voy) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Charlevoix County. Part of Northern Michigan, Charlevoix is located on an isthmus between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix, bisected by the short Pine River. Charlevoix serves as the main access point for Beaver Island, the largest island in Lake Michigan, which can be accessed by Island Airways or carferry. The population of Charlevoix was 2,348 at the 2020 census. Charlevoix is mostly surrounded by Charlevoix Township, but the two are administered autonomously.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,348
- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 594 ft
- ZIP code
- 49711, 49720
- Area code
- 231
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