Housing Data

2023 HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT

This 2023, Housing North received support from the Frey Foundation, Networks Northwest, and Hagerty to conduct a Housing Needs Assessment of our 10-county region in northern Michigan including the counties of Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee and Wexford. We have been working with Bowen National Research to conduct the Housing Needs Assessment (HNA).

The HNA includes the following work elements:

  • Demographic Analysis

  • Economic Analysis

  • Housing Supply Analysis

  • Housing Market Conditions

  • Non-Conventional Rentals

  • For-Sale Housing

  • Development Pipeline and Building Permits


The report and conclusions will provide government entities, area housing professionals, and other interested stakeholders with the base of knowledge to make informed strategic decisions on housing priorities and plans. The analysis will enable the client to understand their greatest housing needs and allow them to begin to structure policies and/or establish incentives to support targeted housing products.

We held a webinar with Patrick Bowen from Bowen Research to showcase the assessment data. Click here to watch the webinar recording.

We understand the importance of local insights when it comes to addressing housing challenges. That's why we have compiled county-specific information/overviews to provide you with a clear understanding of the unique housing needs in each area. Explore the data for your county to gain valuable insights into affordability, demographic trends, and projected housing demands. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to schedule a presentation tailored to your community's needs.

 
 

CHARTS AND DATA

Below you will find data and information regarding housing needs by county and other resources that can be useful as you work towards finding housing solutions for your community.