About Eastport
Eastport is a small unincorporated community in northern Michigan.
Officially, Eastport is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2 square miles.
📰 Eastport News Today
- ANTRIM HIT HARD: Storms damage roads, trigger flash floods - Traverse City Record-Eagle Traverse City Record-Eagle · Jun 30
- James "Jim" McClurg Obituary (2025) - Central Lake, MI - Mortensen Funeral Homes - Central Lake Chapel Legacy obituary · Dec 7
- Jerry Allen Troyer Obituary Sep 27, 2023 Mortensen Funeral Homes · Sep 27
- Eastport, MI Weather Radar AccuWeather · May 6
- Washouts, water damage after heavy rains in northern Lower Peninsula State of Michigan (.gov) · Jun 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Eastport Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Eastport
- Torch Lake Café — breakfast
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area2 sq mi
Coordinates45.1118, -85.3511