Northern Michigan, MI relocation guide
Moving to Advance, MI
$563,800Median home value
Charlevoix CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Advance
Advance is a tiny unincorporated community of about 380 people on Lake Charlevoix in Charlevoix County. Cottages and year-round homes line the lake's south arm with views across the water. It is a quiet lakeside outpost minutes from the resort towns of Charlevoix and Boyne City.
Home prices in Advance
The median home value in Advance is $563,800.
Top places in Advance
- Lake Charlevoix — boating and fishing on Michigan's third-largest inland lake.
- Downtown Charlevoix — the 'Charlevoix the Beautiful' waterfront 10 minutes west.
- Boyne Mountain Resort — skiing 20 minutes south.
- Fisherman's Island State Park — Lake Michigan shoreline nearby.
Commuting from Advance
- Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City (~60 min).
- US-31 connects to Charlevoix, Petoskey, and Traverse City.
- No commuter rail or transit.
Advance FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Advance, MI?
The median home value in Advance is $563,800. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Advance, MI?
Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City (~60 min).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.