What are the schools like in Greilickville, MI?

Greilickville is served primarily by Traverse City Area Public Schools. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.1:1.

What is the median household income in Greilickville?

The median household income in Greilickville, MI is $73,553 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Greilickville, MI?

Greilickville has an average high temperature of 27.8°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 101.0 inches.

Greilickville, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Greilickville, MI affordable or expensive?

Greilickville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Greilickville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $353,800 and the median rent is $1,689 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Greilickville, MI?

Greilickville has a violent crime rate of 101.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 284.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Greilickville, MI a Good Place to Live?

Greilickville is a small town of 1,467 in Michigan, with a median household income of $73,553 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Greilickville stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Greilickville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Greilickville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Greilickville's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Greilickville costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Greilickville, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$353,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,689	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,553	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Greilickville's violent crime rate is 101.1 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

101.1 /100k

Property Crime

284.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Greilickville is served primarily by Traverse City Area Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Greilickville, MI	National Avg
School District	Traverse City Area Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greilickville sees average highs of 27.8°F in January and 79.4°F in July, with 36.2 inches of annual precipitation and 101.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Greilickville, MI
Average High — January	27.8°F
Average High — July	79.4°F
Annual Precipitation	36.2"
Annual Snowfall	101.0"

Demographics

Metric	Greilickville, MI	National Avg
Population	1,467	—
Median Age	59.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	16.2%	22.2%
65 and over	39.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Traverse City, MI 5 mi Cedar, MI 7 mi Chums Corner, MI 9 mi Hardwood Acres, MI 9 mi Grawn, MI 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Greilickville

Greilickville, MI is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

49684 49621

Greilickville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greilickville, MI affordable or expensive?

Greilickville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Greilickville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $353,800 and median rent is $1,689/month.

What is the crime rate in Greilickville, MI?

Greilickville's violent crime rate is 101.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 284.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Greilickville?

Public schools in Greilickville are operated by Traverse City Area Public Schools. The district has 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. 48.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Greilickville, MI a good place to live?

Greilickville, MI has a population of 1,467, a median household income of $73,553, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Greilickville?

Greilickville averages 27.8°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.2 inches with about 101.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Greilickville?

Greilickville, MI is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 49684, 49621.

What is the population of Greilickville?

The population of Greilickville, Michigan is 1,467 with a median age of 59.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Greilickville?

Key numbers for living in Greilickville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $353,800, median household income $73,553, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greilickville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.