Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Luna Pier is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,204. Residents earn $51,830 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Luna Pier receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Luna Pier has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Luna Pier is $51,830, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 20.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Luna Pier is $176,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $397 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Luna Pier is below the national average at 287 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,865 per 100,000, near the national average.
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Luna Pier experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,830 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,841 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,164 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,000 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,514 |
| County GDP | $8,136M |
| Restaurants | 276 |
| Healthcare | 282 |
| Retail | 371 |
| Manufacturing | 126 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,560 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.59% |
| Commute Time | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $176,000 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $183,302 |
| Median List Price | $184,900 |
| Median List Price | $184,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $99 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $397 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,560 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.59% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,571/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 282 |
| Total Violent | 286.9/100K |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 71.7/100K |
| Robbery | 71.7/100K |
| Assault | 143.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,865.1/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 71.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,793.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 71.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 808/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8033°N, 83.4425°W |
| County FIPS | 26115 |
Winner: Republican by 27.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 808/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 282 |
| Restaurants | 276 |
| Retail Stores | 371 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |