Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) C-
Red Rooster Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe 106
Coffee Shop
Brenda's Harbor Cafe
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Golden Key Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Sandcastles Children's Museum
Museum
Ludington Area Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
J.M. Galleries & Custom Picture Framing
Art Gallery
Port of Ludington Maritime Museum
Museum
Historic White Pine Village
Museum
AMC CLASSIC Ludington 8
Cinema
AMC
Cinema
Food and Drink (13) A-
Keeper's Fish Shack
Fast Food
KRAVE Frozen Yogurt & Candy Shoppe
Sweets
The Mitten Bar
Bar
Kilwins
Sweets
The Sandbar
Bar
Sportsman's Irish Pub
Bar
Ludington Pub
Bar
Jamesport Brewing Co.
Bar
House of Flavors
Sweets
Ludington Bay Brewing Co.
Bar
Fritz Taphouse
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Sunset Side Concessions (North Beach)
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Pomorski's Tavern
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Big Apple Bagels
Deli
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (2) B
Lotus
Gym
Ludington Crossfit
Gym
Groceries (2) F
The Evergreen
Health Food
Chef John's Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Country View Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Parks (13) A+
Levouix Memorial Park
Park
Waterfront Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Stearns Park
Park
Oriole Field
Park
Copeyon Park
Park
Father Marquette Park and Shrine
Park
Cartier Park
Park
Dow Field
Park
Buttersville Park
Park
Memorial Tree Park
Park
Pere Marquette Conservation Park
Park
Sutton's Landing Township Park
Park
Shops (27) A+
Family Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Lakeshore Nails
Beauty
Big Fish Sportswear
Clothing
Glik's
Clothing
AGS Something Different
Gift Shop
Mariellen's Hallmark
Gift Shop
Everest Athleisure
Clothing
All Occasions Events & Floral
Florist
Snyder's Shoes
Shoes
Spindrift Cyclesports
Bicycle
The Windowsill Used & New Books
Books
Salon 22
Hairdresser
Grateful Heart & Home
Interior Decoration
Sloaneys
Gift Shop
Heggs Furniture
Furniture
Andy's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Foxy's FabuLASH
Beauty
Nautical Yarn
Fabric
The Book Mark
Books
Trailhead Bike Shop
Bicycle
Pierrot Hair Design
Hairdresser
Victoria’s Jewelry
Fashion
Wesco
Convenience Store
Avenue's End Mini Mall
Furniture
Amber Nicole Salon
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Ludington.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Ludington is 90/100 - which is 1% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

Ludington crime rates are 1,207 per 100k, which is 40% lower than Michigan
Property Crime
886 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
321 crimes per 100k C+
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employment D-

The median income in Ludington is $39,248 - which is 23% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$39,248 F
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Mason County Sheriff's Office
Police
Ludington Police Department
Police
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Ludington Fire Department
Fire Station
Mercy Health Urgent Care
Clinic
Foot and Ankle Clinic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Ludington home prices are $133,000 - which is 4% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$133,000 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools B

The Ludington graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (8) A+
Foster School
Franklin Elementary School
Oj Dejonge Middle School
Lakeview Elementary School
Ludington Area Catholic School
High Schools (4) F
Ludington High School
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ratings A

Ludington has an overall rating of 81% from 7 reviews.
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User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A
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Ludington, MI Area Guide

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Ludington Area Facts

  • Ludington has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ludington crime rates are 40% lower than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Ludington is 1% higher than the Michigan average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ludington? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Levouix Memorial Park
      Waterfront Park
      Rotary Park
      Stearns Park
      Oriole Field
      Copeyon Park
      Father Marquette Park and Shrine
      Cartier Park

      Entertainment

      Golden Key Art Gallery
      Sandcastles Children's Museum
      Ludington Area Center for the Arts
      J.M. Galleries & Custom Picture Framing
      Port of Ludington Maritime Museum
      Historic White Pine Village
      AMC CLASSIC Ludington 8
      AMC

      Food & Drink

      Keeper's Fish Shack
      KRAVE Frozen Yogurt & Candy Shoppe
      The Mitten Bar
      Kilwins
      The Sandbar
      Sportsman's Irish Pub
      Ludington Pub
      Jamesport Brewing Co.

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ludington? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Ludington.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ludington? The cost of living in Ludington is 90/100 - which is 1% higher than Michigan.
      Ludington
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ludington? Ludington crime rates are 1,207, which are 40% lower than Michigan
      Total Crime
      1,207 per 100k people

      48% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 83

      48% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      30%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Ludington? The median income in Ludington is $39,248 which is 23% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $39,24829% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,34518% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ludington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Ludington home prices? Ludington home prices are $133,000 - which is 4% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $133,00028% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73023% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      16% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Ludington have good schools? The Ludington graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      8% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      3% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Ludington a good place to live? Ludington has an overall rating of 81% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      7 total surveys

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