At a Glance
Median Income
$51,830
$36,841 per capita
Home Value
$176,000
Zillow: $195,727
Median Rent
$397/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
16.4% smoking rate
How Luna Pier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Luna Pier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Luna Pier a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Luna Pier residents earn a median household income of $51,830 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,841. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,514 business establishments, including 276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Luna Pier is $176,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,727. Median rent is $397/month, with 28.3% 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 1958.
Education
20.9% of adults in Luna Pier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Luna Pier has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,204
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,830
Per Capita$36,841
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty20.1%
County GDP$8,136M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,000
Rent$397
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$195,727
Housing Units715
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation577 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Luna Pier was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.