Cost of Living in Lathrup Village, MI

Population 4,049 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

99
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lathrup Village sits on the smaller end of the Michigan city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.9% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Lathrup Village sits roughly 10 miles northwest of Detroit. Median home values run roughly 253% higher than Detroit's $77,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 89
Rent 114

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Lathrup Village

The median home value in Lathrup Village is $270,900 — 11% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,497/month, 14% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $99,286/year is 33% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. Michigan's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Lathrup Village has a cost of living index of 99 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$270,900
11% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$59,499
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
14% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$707
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$962
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,444
Owner-occupied 92.1%
Renter-occupied 7.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,497
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,111/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.6 min
5% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.9%
Carpooled
1.2%
Walked
2.8%
Bicycle
1.0%
Work from home
19.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.3%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$99,286
33% above avg
Per Capita Income
$54,812
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
64% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.9%
Graduate degree 26.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.1
Male median age 43.8
Female median age 48.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
73.9%
Good air days/yr
169
Max AQI recorded
53
PM2.5 days
208
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lathrup Village, MI?

Lathrup Village has a cost index of 99 (100 = national average). It is 1% below the national average.

What is average rent in Lathrup Village, MI?

The median gross rent in Lathrup Village is $1,497 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lathrup Village?

The median home value in Lathrup Village is $270,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lathrup Village?

The median household income in Lathrup Village is $99,286 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lathrup Village, MI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lathrup Village is 6.0%. The Michigan state income tax top rate is 4.3%.

Is Lathrup Village, MI affordable?

Lathrup Village is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 99 (100 = US average).

Lathrup Village at a Glance

Population
4,049
Median Income
$99,286
Home Value
$270,900
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
Unemployment
7.9%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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