Northern Michigan, MI relocation guide
Moving to Omena, MI
$621,400Median home value
Leelanau CountyArea
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About Omena
A tiny historic village on Omena Bay, on the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay in the Leelanau Peninsula. A handful of 19th-century homes, a historic general store, and cherry orchards surround one of the prettiest coves in northern Michigan. It draws summer residents, wine-country visitors who want Leelanau's quiet side.
Home prices in Omena
The median home value in Omena is $621,400.
Top places in Omena
- Omena Bay — the village's sheltered cove on Grand Traverse Bay
- Omena Village Historic District — 19th-century homes and the general store
- Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail — tasting rooms through the surrounding hills
- Fishtown in Leland — the historic fishing shanties, 10 minutes north
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — about 30 minutes southwest
Commuting from Omena
- Traverse City is about 30 minutes south via M-22.
- Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) is roughly 35 minutes south.
- No commuter rail; M-22 is the scenic main route.
Omena FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Omena, MI?
The median home value in Omena is $621,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Omena, MI?
Traverse City is about 30 minutes south via M-22.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.