Northern Michigan, MI relocation guide
Moving to Crystal Mountain, MI
$547,400Median home value
Benzie CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain is a four-season resort community in Benzie County, Michigan, built around the Crystal Mountain ski resort. Only about 166 full-time residents live among slopeside condos, chalets, and fairway homes, with many more seasonal owners. Winter brings skiers; summer brings golfers, mountain bikers, and visitors to nearby Lake Michigan beaches.
Home prices in Crystal Mountain
The median home value in Crystal Mountain is $547,400.
Top places in Crystal Mountain
- Crystal Mountain Resort — skiing, golf, and an alpine slide in the village.
- Betsie Valley Trail — 22-mile rail-trail for biking through the countryside.
- Lake Michigan beaches — Frankfort and Elberta beaches about 20 minutes west.
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — dunes and overlooks about 30 minutes north.
Commuting from Crystal Mountain
- Traverse City's Cherry Capital Airport is about 35-40 minutes northeast.
- M-115 is the main route through the resort area.
- No transit; driving is required.
Crystal Mountain FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Crystal Mountain, MI?
The median home value in Crystal Mountain is $547,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Crystal Mountain, MI?
Traverse City's Cherry Capital Airport is about 35-40 minutes northeast.
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.