Markets/Michigan/Ludington

Ludington, MI Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Ludington, Michigan. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$249,386

+2.4% year-over-year

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
5.1mo supply ยท Score -1/7

Migration: Top 50% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ’ฐ Wealth Influx1.18x

In-migrants avg $57,986 AGI vs out-migrants $49,193

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Opportunity Zone Market

2 ZIP codes in Ludington are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Ludington Market Summary

Ludington, MI shows steady growth at 2.4% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.0x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (10/100), favorable for long-term investment stability.

Affordability

Affordability Score86/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.0x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$62,296

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Ludington, MI's primary climate exposure is wind storms (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 10/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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