Suttons Bay

Where Coastal Charm Meets Quaint Hospitality

Welcome to Suttons Bay

Situated on the eastern shores of the Leelanau Peninsula, on a small inlet of Grand Traverse Bay, sits Suttons Bay. Anyone who lives or visits this year round coastal village is sure to appreciate its quaint shops, galleries, hallmark dining and wine tasting experiences, historic bed and breakfasts, and more. Enjoy a family day at the beach at Marina Park, bike and hike nearby trails, or just take a leisurely stroll through beautiful downtown. Located on infamous M-22, all those who choose to call Suttons Bay home, can easily commute to Traverse City and access other nearby Leelanau towns for work and pleasure.

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Overview for Suttons Bay, MI

658 people live in Suttons Bay, where the median age is 68.6 and the average individual income is $47,497. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

658

Total Population

68.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$47,497

Average individual Income

Around Suttons Bay, MI

There's plenty to do around Suttons Bay, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

52
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
63
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fiddleheads Sandwich Shop, 45th Parallel Candy World, and Taqueria Las Lagunas.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.17 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.34 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.23 miles 20 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 0.67 miles 18 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.89 miles 76 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.26 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Suttons Bay, MI

Suttons Bay has 317 households, with an average household size of 1.87. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Suttons Bay do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 658 people call Suttons Bay home. The population density is 512.26 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

658

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

68.6

Median Age

53.65 / 46.35%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
317

Total Households

1.87

Average Household Size

$47,497

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Suttons Bay, MI

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The following schools are within or nearby Suttons Bay. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Suttons Bay Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Suttons Bay Virtual School
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
Suttons Bay Senior High School
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
3/5

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