The Town FilesLuna Pier, Michigan
City in Monroe County · population 1,382 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $188,800
- Household income
- $61,641
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 50.7
Luna Pier is a city of 1,382 people in Monroe County, Michigan. The median home is worth $188,800, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Michigan towns, easier by car than 92% of Michigan towns, hipper than 86% of Michigan towns.
How Luna Pier 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 Luna Pier is worth $188,800, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $61,641, which is more affordable than 37% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $395 a month. 83.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Luna Pier | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,800 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $395 | $955 |
| Median household income | $61,641 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.3% | — |
Who lives in Luna Pier
| People | Luna Pier | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.0% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 11.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in Luna Pier
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 18.1°F. About 33.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Luna Pier since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 5.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 22 deaths and 259 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 15, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 15, 2023.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 41,159 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,516 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Luna Pier itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Towns near Luna Pier
- Erie, MI2.8 mi · 4,299 people · home $197,100
- La Salle, MI4.2 mi · 4,639 people · home $233,200
- Monroe, MI6.3 mi · 14,391 people · home $187,200
- South Monroe, MI6.3 mi · 6,468 people · home $184,000
- Temperance, MI7.1 mi · 9,188 people · home $250,100
- West Monroe, MI7.7 mi · 3,227 people · home $109,200
- Bedford, MI8.2 mi · 31,813 people · home $253,100
- Monroe, MI8.4 mi · 20,462 people · home $167,900
Luna Pier questions
Is Luna Pier, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Luna Pier scores better for retirees than 73% of Michigan towns and quieter than 63%. 31.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.7).
How much does a house cost in Luna Pier?
The median owner-occupied home in Luna Pier is valued at $188,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,641, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $395 a month.
What is the weather like in Luna Pier?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.3 inches of precipitation a year and 39.9 inches of snow.
Does Luna Pier get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Luna Pier since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. 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)