At a Glance
Median Income
$44,471
$30,566 per capita
Home Value
$192,800
Zillow: $288,787
Median Rent
$824/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
393/100K
1,670/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
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)
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.