The Town FilesL'Anse, Michigan
Village in Baraga County · population 1,874 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,100
- Household income
- $52,317
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 208 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 50.6
L'Anse is a village of 1,874 people in Baraga County, Michigan. The median home is worth $104,100, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Michigan towns, hipper than 86% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 86% of Michigan towns.
How L'Anse ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in L'Anse is worth $104,100, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $52,317, which is more affordable than 94% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $646 a month. 71.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | L'Anse | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $646 | $955 |
| Median household income | $52,317 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in L'Anse
| People | L'Anse | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.6 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.8% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 15.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 11.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in L'Anse
July highs average 74.8°F and January lows 6.7°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 207.8 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 199 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of L'Anse since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 22, 1968 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 8, 1980.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 18, 2022.
Severe weather in Baraga County since 1996
Baraga County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 6, 2002 | Flood | DR-1413: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Baraga County
Baraga County had 2,973 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,002 a year. Unemployment was 6.2% in 2023; in L'Anse itself the ACS puts it at 8.1%.
Public schools in L'Anse
1 public school with 485 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAnse Area School | K-12 | 485 | 14.3 |
Towns near L'Anse
- Baraga, MI2.8 mi · 1,883 people · home $114,600
- Baraga, MI6.4 mi · 3,478 people · home $133,300
- L'Anse, MI7.2 mi · 3,551 people · home $122,700
- Chassell, MI16.4 mi · 1,878 people · home $197,200
- Portage, MI17.4 mi · 3,189 people · home $204,700
- Chassell, MI20.0 mi · 876 people · home $167,600
- Adams, MI23.8 mi · 2,540 people · home $118,000
- South Range, MI23.8 mi · 750 people · home $101,100
L'Anse questions
Is L'Anse, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, L'Anse scores better for retirees than 97% of Michigan towns and quieter than 81%. 31.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.6).
How much does a house cost in L'Anse?
The median owner-occupied home in L'Anse is valued at $104,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,317, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $646 a month.
What is the weather like in L'Anse?
July highs average 74.8°F and January lows 6.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 207.8 inches of snow.
Does L'Anse get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of L'Anse since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 22, 1968. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)