In Leelanau, Michigan, the median home price is $662,102, compared with the Michigan median of $270,833; median household income is $99,422; the population is 22,734; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 84.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Leelanau at a glance
Population
22,734
Median Household Income
$99,422
Typical Home Value
$662,102
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
84.9
Avg Commute Time
23.6
About Leelanau
Leelanau has a population of 22,734. The median home value is $662,102, 144% above the Michigan median. Median household income is $99,422 (36% above the Michigan median). The most populated towns are Elmwood, Suttons Bay, and Bingham.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Leelanau
12 towns, by population.
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Leelanau at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Leelanau?
- Leelanau has a population of 22,734 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Leelanau?
- The median home value in Leelanau is $662,102. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Leelanau?
- Median household income in Leelanau is $99,422 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Leelanau in?
- Leelanau is in Michigan.
- How many towns are in Leelanau?
- Leelanau contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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