Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Traverse City.
Updated July 2026
Traverse City, MI has 25 licensed assisted living homes (294 beds, averaging 11.8 per home). It sits in Leelanau County, a moderate RAL market scoring 5.8/10, with 2,992 seniors 75+ growing 10.4%.
Licensed homes
25
Traverse City
Licensed beds
294
total
Avg home size
11.8 beds
per home
County opportunity
5.8/10
Moderate
The Traverse City assisted living market
Traverse City has 25 licensed assisted living homes totaling 294 beds — an average of 11.8 beds per home, skewing toward small residential (RAL-style) homes. As part of Leelanau County, it draws on a 75+ population of 2,992 growing 10.4%, with a senior median income of $84,451. See the full Leelanau County market or all Michigan top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Traverse City, MI?
Traverse City has 25 licensed assisted living homes with about 294 total beds.
Is Traverse City a good place to open an assisted living home?
Traverse City is in Leelanau County, which scores 5.8/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 10.4%. Current local supply is 25 homes.
What county is Traverse City in?
Traverse City is in Leelanau County, Michigan.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Michigan licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.