Living in L'Anse, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of L'Anse · Census data 2020–2024
L'Anse has 1,790 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $52,317 (28% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $104,100, the median rent is $646/month.
L'Anse at a glance
- Population
- 1,790
- Median age
- 50.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $52,317State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $104,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $646/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is L'Anse a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in L'Anse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In L'Anse the median home value is $104,100, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,039 a month in housing costs.
L'Anse median household income
The median household income in L'Anse is $52,317 and the income per person is $35,264. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in L'Anse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 935
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.95
L'Anse demographics
- Population
- 1,790
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 31.8%
- Households
- 866
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of L'Anse ›
Education in L'Anse
14.9% of adults 25 and older in L'Anse have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in L'Anse
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
L'Anse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Anse | 1,790 | $52,317 | $104,100 | $646 |
| Baraga | 1,939 | $43,558 | $114,600 | $495 |
| Zeba | 342 | $55,000 | $105,400 | — |
| Skanee | 116 | $62,031 | $231,900 | — |
| Covington | 112 | $55,625 | $141,100 | — |
| Three Lakes | 172 | $103,542 | $285,700 | — |
| Chassell | 899 | $54,148 | $167,600 | — |
| Painesdale | 416 | $63,750 | $92,800 | — |
| Trimountain | 196 | $44,673 | $104,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in L'Anse, MI?
The median household income in L'Anse is $52,317, 28% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in L'Anse?
The median home value in L'Anse is $104,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in L'Anse?
The median gross rent in L'Anse is $646 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is L'Anse, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in L'Anse?
The median age in L'Anse is 50.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in L'Anse?
The average commute to work in L'Anse is 19 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in L'Anse?
The unemployment rate in L'Anse is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is L'Anse?
14.9% of adults in L'Anse have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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