Old Mission

Welcome to Old Mission

Old Mission is a narrow 18-mile strip of land extending into the center of Grand Traverse Bay and is host to many superb wine and culinary destinations. The Old Mission Wine Trail runs through the center of the Peninsula along the historic meandering highway M37. This highland roadway offers spectacular countryside and water views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bay.
 
Peninsula Drive winds along the westerly shore of Old Mission and is a wildly popular cycling trail in the warmer seasons. Both historic and newly built estates dot this scenic route; many of which benefit from direct private access to the beautiful sandy shoreline along the Bay. Adjacent residential neighborhoods to the east commonly have shared lake frontage with docking rights, depending on the particular association. On the east side of the Peninsula, Bluff Road follows the shoreline and is a stunning daily drive for residents or guests of Old Mission.
 
Bowers Harbor is located well up the west side of the peninsula and is a delightful evening destination for sunsets over the harbor and exquisite seafood dining at Boathouse Restaurant. To the tip of the Peninsula, Mission Point Lighthouse is a historic icon and a protected destination for visitors interested in area history, hiking trails, and beachside day trips.
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Overview for Old Mission, MI

24,714 people live in Old Mission, where the median age is 46.6 and the average individual income is $40,252. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,714

Total Population

46.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$40,252

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Old Mission, MI

Old Mission has 11,063 households, with an average household size of 2.18. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Old Mission do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 24,714 people call Old Mission home. The population density is 522.39 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,714

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

46.6

Median Age

48.74 / 51.26%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
11,063

Total Households

2.18

Average Household Size

$40,252

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Old Mission, MI

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The following schools are within or nearby Old Mission. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Cherry Knoll Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Eastern Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
8th - 12th
5/5
TBA Independent School District Traverse Heights
PUBLIC
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Traverse City Seventh-Day Adventist School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School
PRIVATE
6th - 8th
No rating available
Courtade Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 12th
4/5
Old Mission Peninsula School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5
Traverse City High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Traverse Heights Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
TBA Career Technical Center
PUBLIC
11th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
TBA Independent School District Oak Park Special Education
PUBLIC
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Traverse Bay Mennonite School
PRIVATE
1st - 12th
No rating available
Traverse City Christian School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available

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