Located at the southwest corner of Antrim County, Elk Rapids sits between East Grand Traverse Bay and Elk Lake. An easy drive to the state’s largest cities, Elk Rapids is far enough away to provide a relaxing, rural atmosphere. Featuring all of the quaintness and charm you’d expect from a small town, it’s the perfect place to visit or settle down.
Demographics
Total Population: 2,223
Male: 1,051
Female: 1,172
Median age (years): 53.4
16 years and over: 1,870
18 years and over: 1,818
21 years and over: 1,759
62 years and over: 792
65 years and over: 665
Total Households: 1,055
Family households: 675
With children under 18 years: 204
Total Housing Units: 1,673
Occupied housing units: 1,055
Vacant housing units: 618
For rent: 81
Rented, not occupied: 1
For sale only: 34
Sold, not occupied: 7
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use: 456
All other vacancies: 39
*Data provided by 2010 U.S. Census at American FactFinder.
Elk Rapids Climate
Average July temperatures:
Average High: 85 degrees F
Average Low: 65 degrees F
Average Median: 75 degrees F
Average January temperatures:
Average High: 34 degrees F
Average Low: 18 degrees F
Average Median: 25.99 degrees F
Average annual snowfall+: 152.4 inches
**Data provided by Midwest Regional Climate Center.
+Data provided by Antrim County Road Commission.
Travel from Elk Rapids
Distance to Detroit: 250 miles
Distance to Chicago: 340 miles
Distance to Cleveland: 410 miles
Distance to Grand Rapids: 180 miles
Main Highways: M32, M66, M88, US 31, US 131
Housing
Price of homes sold in 2014+
Elk Rapids School District (Antrim and Grand Traverse counties):
High - $1,200,000
Low - $48,800
Average - $304,165
Average Home Prices by County
Antrim - $237,563
Benzie – $198,488
Grand Traverse - $219,771
Kalkaska - $117,075
Leelanau - $356,238
++Data provided by Traverse Area Association of Realtors.