Frankfort
What’s happening
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Local news
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The Frankfort album
Outdoors in Frankfort
Parks & trails →Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1942
Frankfort, Michigan. Human hair wreath made around 1885, 1942
Photo · Library of Congress
Landmark of the day
All 4 historic places →
Frankfort Land Company House
The Frankfort Land Company House, also known as the John Bockoven House, is a single family house located at 428 Leelanau Street in Frankfort, Michigan, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
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Housing in Frankfort
The typical Frankfort home is worth about $526,000, up 7.2% in a year, 97% above the Michigan typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Frankfort
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Frankfort's police department reported only 2023 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Frankfort
Full picture →About one in 4 of Frankfort’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Benzonia (10%), Traverse City (8%) and Gilmore (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Health in Frankfort
Health Grade B
Healthier than 60% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 91% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Michigan
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.
What stands out
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Natural hazards in Frankfort
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Frankfort
Full climate →Frankfort has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 93 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Frankfort
All Frankfort schools →School Grade A+
The public schools Frankfort’s kids attend outperform 95% of Michigan’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.
