Housing by town in Leelanau County, Michigan
Leelanau County, Michigan has 15 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,228 (±$90) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $959 in 2015–2019 (+28.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Elmwood Charter Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,660) and Centerville Township the lowest ($853).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,228 (±$90)
- Households that rent
- 8.4%
- Median household income
- $99,422
- Places
- 15
Cities, towns and townships in Leelanau County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingham Township (Leelanau County) | — | 2.0% | $93,594 | $373,200 | $2,563 |
| Centerville Township | $853 | 6.4% | $98,281 | $444,400 | $2,641 |
| Cleveland Township | $1,095 | 9.5% | $81,607 | $442,400 | $2,703 |
| Elmwood Charter Township | $1,660 | 10.3% | $94,417 | $436,400 | $2,814 |
| Empire Township | $1,034 | 15.0% | $94,821 | $452,500 | $3,150 |
| Glen Arbor Township | $1,073 | 5.0% | $109,500 | $886,200 | $5,744 |
| Kasson Township | $1,509 | 10.8% | $85,417 | $402,600 | $2,462 |
| Leelanau Township | $1,058 | 2.7% | $119,044 | $569,400 | $4,170 |
| Leland Township | $1,204 | 8.4% | $92,857 | $675,900 | $3,890 |
| Solon Township (Leelanau County) | $1,045 | 10.7% | $96,833 | $376,100 | $2,343 |
| Suttons Bay Township | $1,151 | 12.9% | $115,769 | $440,500 | $3,752 |
Villages and places inside a township in Leelanau County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire | — | 20.3% | $83,929 | $456,300 | $2,966 |
| Northport | $1,058 | 9.4% | $100,357 | $295,200 | $3,293 |
| Suttons Bay | $1,193 | 20.5% | $125,357 | $523,200 | $4,471 |
Unincorporated communities in Leelanau County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greilickville | $1,859 | 20.7% | $93,750 | $418,500 | $3,123 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,700 | $42,750 | $68,400 |
| 2 people | $29,350 | $48,850 | $78,200 |
| 3 people | $33,000 | $54,950 | $87,950 |
| 4 people | $36,650 | $61,050 | $97,700 |
| 5 people | $39,600 | $65,950 | $105,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $70,850 | $113,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $75,750 | $121,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $80,600 | $129,000 |
How the places in Leelanau County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Leelanau County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 48 | 60 | 263 | 22,849 | 1 of 1 |
| 2024 | 19 | 82 | 46 | 199 | 23,173 | 1 of 1 |
| 2025 | 12 | 53 | 44 | 195 | 22,597 | 1 of 1 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Leelanau County recorded 12 violent and 44 property crimes, 53 and 195 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Leelanau County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49684 | 21,585 | $1,306 | $420,200 | $80,788 | 30.7% |
| 49682 | 4,699 | $1,170 | $396,500 | $97,813 | 9.0% |
| 49621 | 3,483 | $1,012 | $396,600 | $95,446 | 8.8% |
| 49664 | 2,332 | $1,417 | $475,900 | $77,500 | 8.8% |
| 49670 | 1,784 | $1,058 | $559,200 | $116,133 | 3.2% |
| 49653 | 1,766 | $1,065 | $669,800 | $85,787 | 6.6% |
| 49630 | 1,390 | $1,083 | $497,600 | $106,375 | 13.7% |
| 49654 | 691 | — | $706,900 | $136,563 | 9.5% |
| 49636 | 643 | — | $741,900 | $119,688 | 5.8% |
| 49674 | 215 | — | $667,400 | $124,803 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Leelanau County
What is the crime rate in Leelanau County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Leelanau County recorded 53 violent and 195 property crimes per 100,000 residents (12 violent and 44 property crimes in all).
Which place in Leelanau County has the highest rent?
Elmwood Charter Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,660 (±$350) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Leelanau County has the lowest rent?
Centerville Township has the lowest median gross rent, $853 (±$96) a month.
What is the median rent in Leelanau County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Leelanau County is $1,228 (±$90) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leelanau County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leelanau County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Leelanau County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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