Lake County, MI at a glance
Median household income
$50,805$4,234 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Lake County, MI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Lake County, MI? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Lake County, MI, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $704 | $8,448 | $28,160 | 16.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $758 | $9,096 | $30,320 | 17.9% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $994 | $11,928 | $39,760 | 23.5% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,367 | $16,404 | $54,680 | 32.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,660 | $19,920 | $66,400 | 39.2% |
What a typical income covers in Lake County, MI
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $50,805 a year ($4,234 a month before tax).
What $50,805 leaves after Michigan taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Michigan tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Michigan
Living in Lake County, MI: common questions
What is the median household income in Lake County, MI?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Lake County, MI is $50,805 per year (approximately $4,234 per month).
What is the average rent in Lake County, MI?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $704 for a studio, $758 for one bedroom, $994 for two, $1,367 for three and $1,660 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Lake County, MI expensive to live in?
Prices there run 3.8% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Michigan is 96.2, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Lake County, MI?
To keep a $994 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $39,760 a year, or $3,313 a month. That is 78% of what the typical household in Lake County, MI earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Lake County, MI?
On the local median income of $50,805 ($4,234 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,117 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,270 for everything else and $847 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $994 takes 47% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Lake County, MI?
Homes in Michigan paid 23¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $207. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.