Lake Leelanau is a small town of 165 in Michigan, with a median household income of $48,125
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Strengths:
Lake Leelanau stands out for solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lake Leelanau is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lake Leelanau city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lake Leelanau metro area.
Metric
Lake Leelanau, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lake Leelanau's violent crime rate is 101.1 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
101.1 /100k
Property Crime
284.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lake Leelanau is served primarily by Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lake Leelanau, MI
National Avg
School District
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lake Leelanau sees average highs of 27.4°F in January
and 78.6°F in July,
with 34.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 114.5 inches of snow per year.
Lake Leelanau has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $48,125.
Lake Leelanau's violent crime rate is 101.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 284.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lake Leelanau are operated by Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lake Leelanau, MI has a population of 165, a median household income of $48,125, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lake Leelanau averages 27.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.2 inches
with about 114.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lake Leelanau, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49653.
The population of Lake Leelanau, Michigan is 165 with a median age of 27.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lake Leelanau: median home N/A, median household income $48,125, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Leelanau side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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