At a Glance
Median Income
$60,500
$23,230 per capita
Home Value
$307,700
Zillow: $835,321
Violent Crime
305/100K
1,840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Lake Leelanau Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Leelanau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Leelanau a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Leelanau residents earn a median household income of $60,500 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,230. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,762 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Leelanau is $307,700 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $835,321. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Lake Leelanau reports 305 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,840/100K.
Education
27.9% of adults in Lake Leelanau hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Leelanau has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population223
Median Age17.6 yrs
Density858/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans87.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,500
Per Capita$23,230
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,470M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
B+
Home Value$307,700
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$835,321
Housing Units93
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent305/100K
Property1,840/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation622 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband62.0%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Leelanau was built in 1976.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.