Special Interest
Housing in Lenawee County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Lenawee County averages $987/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Michigan median of $1,129 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Lenawee County FMR Area are $847 for a studio, $936 for 1‑bedroom, $1,228 for 2‑bedroom, $1,570 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,709 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $241 increase for a 2-bedroom in Lenawee County shows a 24% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Lenawee County was 4.8% in 2024, compared to Michigan at 4.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
