Living in Lathrup Village, Michigan

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lathrup Village · Census data 2020–2024

Lathrup Village has 4,059 residents with a median age of 50.2. The median household income is $109,893 (51% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $310,600, the median rent is $1,483/month.

Lathrup Village at a glance

Population
4,059
Median age
50.2State: 40.2
Median household income
$109,893State: $72,875
Median home value
$310,600State: $231,600
Median rent
$1,483/moState: $1,129
Homeowners
92.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
Average commute
23 min

Is Lathrup Village a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.

Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Lathrup Village

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lathrup Village the median home value is $310,600, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,483 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,931 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Lathrup Village$310,600
Michigan$231,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Lathrup Village$1,483
Michigan$1,129
United States$1,413

Lathrup Village median household income

The median household income in Lathrup Village is $109,893 and the income per person is $59,577. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).

Median household income

Lathrup Village$109,893
Michigan$72,875
United States$80,734

Housing in Lathrup Village: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,658
Owner-occupied
92.1%
Renter-occupied
7.9%
Vacant
2.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1955
Average household size
2.47

Lathrup Village demographics

Population
4,059
Median age
50.2
Under 18
14.3%
65 and older
28.4%
Households
1,611
Foreign-born
5.1%
Veterans
5.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White33.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Black64%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lathrup Village ›

Education in Lathrup Village

54.8% of adults 25 and older in Lathrup Village have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 29.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lathrup Village54.8%
Michigan32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lathrup Village

Unemployment rate
4.2%State: 5.7%
Average commute
23 minState: 24 min
Work from home
22.3%
Drive alone
73.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.4%
Homes with broadband
99.4%

Lathrup Village vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lathrup Village4,059$109,893$310,600$1,483
Southfield76,236$68,166$236,200$1,340
Berkley15,149$116,239$316,700$1,526
Beverly Hills10,524$177,412$511,000$2,077
Oak Park29,318$71,510$212,300$1,396
Huntington Woods6,328$190,150$473,900$2,493
Bingham Farms1,680$244,618$580,500$3,501
Birmingham21,763$153,510$698,300$1,902
Royal Oak57,950$101,109$328,700$1,381

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Living in Lathrup Village: FAQ

What is the median household income in Lathrup Village, MI?

The median household income in Lathrup Village is $109,893, 51% higher 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 Lathrup Village?

The median home value in Lathrup Village is $310,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.

How much is rent in Lathrup Village?

The median gross rent in Lathrup Village is $1,483 per month, about 25.4% of household income.

Is Lathrup Village, MI a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Lathrup Village?

The median age in Lathrup Village is 50.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).

How long is the commute in Lathrup Village?

The average commute to work in Lathrup Village is 23 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Lathrup Village?

The unemployment rate in Lathrup Village is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lathrup Village?

54.8% of adults in Lathrup Village 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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