Livingston County

MI · Pop. 86,970 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Livingston County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 86,970.

$/Acre: $4,600

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 97.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.27%

Combined Sales Tax6.27%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$69,428

Poverty Rate17.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,600

Median Home Price$296K

Acres for Sale38

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,854 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)110 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K548

Property Crime /100K535

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyModerate