Another notable thing is that Charlevoix is a major vacation destination. Much of the city’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Charlevoix’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
One of the benefits of Charlevoix is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 16.09 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.
The overall education level of Charlevoix citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 31.79% of adults in Charlevoix have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%.
The per capita income in Charlevoix in 2022 was $56,573, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $226,292 for a family of four. However, Charlevoix contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Charlevoix home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Charlevoix residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Charlevoix include English, German, Irish, Polish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Charlevoix is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and German/Yiddish.
