Special Interest
Housing in Luce County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Luce County averages $675/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 33% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Luce County FMR Area are $749 for a studio, $806 for 1‑bedroom, $1,058 for 2‑bedroom, $1,269 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,449 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $383 increase for a 2-bedroom in Luce County shows a 57% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Luce County was 7.9% in 2024, compared to Michigan at 4.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
