The Town FilesLeelanau County, Michigan
22,734 people. The median home is worth $458,400 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $99,422.
Towns in Leelanau County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood | 4,892 | $436,400 | $94,417 | 49.5 |
| Suttons Bay | 2,883 | $440,500 | $115,769 | 51.3 |
| Bingham | 2,577 | $373,200 | $93,594 | 56.9 |
People and housing
| Leelanau County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $458,400 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,228 | $955 |
| Median household income | $99,422 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 55.9 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
6,662 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,322 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 266 storm events in Leelanau County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Leelanau County has been included in 5 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
| March 2, 1977 | Drought | EM-3035: Drought |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).