Ludington, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Mason County County
Ludington, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Ludington a Good Place to Live?
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 4.0% (11% above 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 $307,090. 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 277 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 963/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.