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Traverse City Michigan

Known for its 180 miles of sandy Lake Michigan beaches, and an abundance of inland lakes, Traverse City is also home to Sleeping Bear Dunes which was named the Most Beautiful Place in America by ABC News' Good Morning America. Other accolades include AOL Travel News designation as one of America’s Top 10 Beach Towns, TripAdvisor.com’s appellation as one of America’s Top 10 Charming Small Towns, and Bon Appetit magazine includes it as one of the country’s Top Five “Foodie Towns.” Population: As of 2011, Traverse City's population was 14,815.

Climate: Traverse City is mild during the summer and very cold during the winter. Lake Michigan has a strong and moderating effect on the climate. Its annual average precipitation is 33.47 inches.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Traverse City is 1% less than the Michigan average and 4% less than the national average.

Housing costs: The median home cost in Traverse City is $158,400. While this is 15.9% greater than the Michigan average, it is still 21.1% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: The Traverse City Senior Center http://www.tcseniorcenter.com/ offers over 100 programs including many social, wellness and educational opportunities for adult members age 50+. Northwestern Michigan College http://www.nmc.edu/ also specializes in lifelong learning programs.

Transportation:Cherry Capital Airport http://www.tvcairport.com/ provides regularly scheduled passenger airline service to Chicago, Detroit, and Minneapolis.

Travel and tourism: Retirees have many activities to choose from in Traverse City, from casting a line into one of America’s most famous trout streams, to steering a schooner down the bay, or picking a quart of fresh cherries straight off the tree. Check out http://www.traversecity.com/ which is the site of the Convention and Visitors Bureau where complete information can be found.

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