Leelanau County

MI · Pop. 44,848 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Leelanau County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 44,848.

$/Acre: $1,462

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 34.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.6%

Combined Sales Tax7.6%

Cost of Living Index91.8

Median Household Income$69,222

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,462

Median Home Price$225K

Acres for Sale4514

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall34.8 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,310 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)246 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K493

Property Crime /100K496

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate