Living in Luther, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Luther · Census data 2020–2024
Luther has 303 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $54,167 (26% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $102,300, the median rent is $1,054/month.
Luther is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Luther at a glance
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 42.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $54,167State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $102,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,054/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Luther a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 32.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Luther
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Luther the median home value is $102,300, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $858 a month in housing costs.
Luther median household income
The median household income in Luther is $54,167 and the income per person is $34,377. 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Luther: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 193
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 29.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.23
Luther demographics
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 136
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Luther ›
Education in Luther
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Luther have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Luther
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 61.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.4%
Luther vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther | 303 | $54,167 | $102,300 | $1,054 |
| Le Roy | 202 | $70,250 | $137,500 | — |
| Tustin | 203 | $91,250 | $114,800 | — |
| Baldwin | 1,261 | $25,250 | $106,300 | $628 |
| Wedgewood | 241 | $131,563 | $322,700 | — |
| Reed City | 2,517 | $52,304 | $115,000 | $714 |
| Hersey | 360 | $60,500 | $157,500 | $950 |
| Harrietta | 230 | $45,938 | $154,200 | $800 |
| Cadillac | 10,445 | $51,773 | $134,300 | $842 |
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What is the median household income in Luther, MI?
The median household income in Luther is $54,167, 26% 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 Luther?
The median home value in Luther is $102,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Luther?
The median gross rent in Luther is $1,054 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Luther, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 32.3%.
What is the median age in Luther?
The median age in Luther is 42.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Luther?
The average commute to work in Luther is 33 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Luther?
The unemployment rate in Luther is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Luther?
21.3% of adults in Luther 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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