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Ludington, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Mason County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,664 Population 2,281/sq mi density
$44,471 Median Income $30,566 per capita
$192,800 Home Value $288,787 Zillow
$824 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
393 Violent Crime/100K 1,670 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,471 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$192,800 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
393 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Ludington, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,471
41% below
$30,566 per capita
Home Value
$192,800
32% below
Zillow: $288,787
Median Rent
$824/mo
29% below
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
393/100K
3% above
1,670/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
20% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
261 sunny days/yr

How Ludington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ludington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
68%
Rent
71%
Poverty
143%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ludington a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ludington residents earn a median household income of $44,471 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,566. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 717 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ludington is $192,800 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,787. Median rent is $824/month, with 29.4% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Ludington reports 393 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,670/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

27.1% of adults in Ludington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ludington has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population7,664
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density2,281/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,471
Per Capita$30,566
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$1,347M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A
Home Value$192,800
Rent$824
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$288,787
Housing Units4,404
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

F
Violent393/100K
Property1,670/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault184/100K
Burglary258/100K

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation618 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute15 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ludington was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (88 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.