Cheboygan, MI

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Population
4,804
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
590 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$123,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$683/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,290
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Located near the tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Cheboygan is a relaxed waterfront community of about 4,800 residents where the Cheboygan River flows into Lake Huron. As the county seat, it functions as a practical hub for the surrounding area, with local schools, healthcare, and everyday shopping. Downtown sits right along the river, where you will find local businesses, casual eateries, and the historic Cheboygan Opera House hosting concerts and theater year-round.

Outdoor recreation is a major part of living in Cheboygan. The town marks the eastern start of Michigan's 38-mile Inland Waterway, giving boaters and anglers easy access to a chain of beautiful rivers and inland lakes. Major trail systems run straight through town for biking, walking, and snowmobiling, while Lake Huron beaches are just down the road. It offers a friendly, small-town atmosphere with plenty of space to breathe and easy access to the Straits of Mackinac.

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