There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Northport, Michigan. This includes 1 facility in Northport and 19 nearby. The median daily cost of assisted living in Michigan is $107, with costs ranging between $25 and $262 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $3,200, with costs ranging from about $750 up to $7,850. The median yearly cost is $38,400, which is less than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Northport, Michigan
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- Northport scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- Northport scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Leelanau Memorial Hlth Ctr).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Northport Highlands, Toy House Retirement Home, and Effie's.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are no pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (57% of residents).
- There are 32 golf courses in or around the city, including Matheson Greens Golf Course, Veronica Valley Golf Course, and Charlevoix Golf Course.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Leelanau State Park and Wild Cherry Resort).
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 5 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.24% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.83% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Michigan has an average state income tax of 3.91%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $83,620, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $60,057, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $38,566, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,000 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $96,725 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $18,200 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.48%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Northport receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Northport has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Northport has a very sparse population density of 41.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Northport have a very short daily commute time.
- Northport has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 95.73%.
Located in Leelanau County, Northport is a town in Michigan. The surrounding statistical area contains 1,454,781 inhabitants, but there are only 1,891 within the city. About 57% of the population are over 55.
Northport has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city's average household income is $60,000 ($39,000 per person), versus an average of $46,000 for the state of Michigan. The average housing price in Northport is $435,000, which is more than the Michigan average of $177,000. Northport also has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 6.48%.
Northport has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low amounts of rainfall each year. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Northport has moderate air quality.