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L'Anse, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Baraga County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,916 Population 734/sq mi density
$55,042 Median Income $34,168 per capita
$100,100 Home Value $161,370 Zillow
$585 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 1,258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,042 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,100 home value, $585/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

L'Anse, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,042
27% below
$34,168 per capita
Home Value
$100,100
64% below
Zillow: $161,370
Median Rent
$585/mo
50% below
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
83% below
1,258/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
249 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
36%
Rent
50%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is L'Anse a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 4.2% (17% 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.

Safety & Crime

L'Anse reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,258/100K.

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. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,916
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density734/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,042
Per Capita$34,168
Unemployment4.2%
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%

Crime

F
Violent66/100K
Property1,258/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,296/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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
Broadband81.7%
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.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.