Living in Ludington, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ludington · Census data 2020–2024
Ludington has 7,676 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $46,411 (36% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $201,100, the median rent is $902/month.
Ludington at a glance
- Population
- 7,676
- Median age
- 45.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $46,411State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $201,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $902/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Ludington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 22.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ludington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ludington the median home value is $201,100, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,258 a month in housing costs.
Ludington median household income
The median household income in Ludington is $46,411 and the income per person is $35,465. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Ludington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,452
- Owner-occupied
- 59.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.4%
- Vacant
- 16.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.01
Ludington demographics
- Population
- 7,676
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 30%
- Households
- 3,706
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ludington ›
Education in Ludington
28.9% of adults 25 and older in Ludington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ludington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.5%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Ludington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington | 7,676 | $46,411 | $201,100 | $902 |
| Scottville | 1,474 | $51,953 | $134,300 | $769 |
| Custer | 275 | $63,125 | $131,300 | $769 |
| Pentwater | 872 | $80,750 | $344,300 | $556 |
| Fountain | 204 | $58,750 | $102,300 | $1,042 |
| Free Soil | 112 | $58,750 | $115,600 | $917 |
| Hart | 1,924 | $50,956 | $140,900 | $757 |
| Mears | 204 | $44,583 | $131,300 | $1,031 |
| Filer City | 178 | $47,083 | $96,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ludington, MI?
The median household income in Ludington is $46,411, 36% 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 Ludington?
The median home value in Ludington is $201,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Ludington?
The median gross rent in Ludington is $902 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Ludington, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 22.5%.
What is the median age in Ludington?
The median age in Ludington is 45.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ludington?
The average commute to work in Ludington is 14 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ludington?
The unemployment rate in Ludington is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ludington?
28.9% of adults in Ludington 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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