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Petoskey, Michigan

Introduction to Petoskey, Michigan

Petoskey, Michigan, in Emmet county, is 144 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan and 217 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city contains a population of approximately 6,080.

Petoskey History

The Odawa Indians were the original inhabitants of this region. The community was founded by Chief Ignatius Petosega, and was named in his honor. The word Petoskey is actually an Indian term meaning ‘where the light shines through the clouds.’ In the later part of the 19th century, the federal government abolished the Indian establishment, and the area was opened up for settlement. The area has a high concentration of the Petoskey stone, which is the state stone of Michigan. This stone was also named after the Odawa Indian chief.

Petoskey and nearby Attractions

  • Petoskey Marina
  • Bay Harbor History Museum
  • Fort Michilimackinac
  • Petoskey State Park
  • Little Traverse History Museum

Things To Do In Petoskey

Little Traverse History Museum, located in the city, houses exhibits in an 1892 railroad depot. Fort Michilimackinac, constructed by the French in the 18th century, served as a fur trading post. During the Revolution, the fort was a garrison for the British troops. It now includes reconstructed buildings that were once occupied by French, British and American troops. Fisherman's Island State Park, located on an island in Lake Michigan, features a shoreline, dunes and nature trails. Petoskey State Park and Burt Lake State Park offer facilities for camping, fishing and boating. In addition, the community organizes the Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair, the Festival on the Bay, the Winter Carnival and the C.S. Lewis Festival every year.

Petoskey Transportation

Air transportation is available from Chippewa County International Airport.

Petoskey Higher Education

Petoskey is home to the North Central Michigan College. Northwestern Michigan College, Lake Superior State University and Ferris State University are also close by as well.

High Points

Petoskey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

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Short Commute Times
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Top 3%trophyPetoskey Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Petoskey College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Petoskey, MI

Comparing Petoskey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men67
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime54

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Historic Petoskey

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Cushman House between 1890 and 1901

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Cushman House between 1890 and 1901

R.R. station c1908.

Residence of T.H. Rockwood between 1900 and 1905

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