At a Glance
Median Income
$55,042
$34,168 per capita
Home Value
$100,100
Zillow: $161,370
Median Rent
$585/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
17.3% smoking rate
How L'Anse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows L'Anse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is L'Anse a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
L'Anse residents earn a median household income of $55,042 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,168. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 211 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in L'Anse is $100,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,370. Median rent is $585/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
14.9% of adults in L'Anse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
L'Anse has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,916
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density734/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,042
Per Capita$34,168
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$374M
Avg Weekly Wage$981
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,100
Rent$585
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$161,370
Housing Units954
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,296/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation710 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in L'Anse was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.