ABOUT OUR REGION
The lakeshore’s leading industries include advanced energy storage, automation, automotive & aerospace, and furniture manufacturing.
Michigan’s lakeshore offers a climate for business success with an expansive network of expert business support organizations and specialized workforce education and training programs.
AT A GLANCE
- Population: ~430,000
- Workforce Age 35-64: ~54%
- Average Commute: 21.6 minutes
HOUSING AND HOUSEHOLDS
- Households: 159,201
- Housing Units: 175,516
- Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing: $295,250
EDUCATION
- High School Graduation (or higher): 92.5%
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher): 35.1%