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Suttons Bay, MI

Village in Leelanau County, Michigan.

Population

555

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

432

ZIP codes

0

Suttons Bay and its ZIP codes

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Suttons Bay at a glance

  • Suttons Bay is about 2.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $125,357, 72% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $523,200 (about 2.3 times the Michigan figure) and median rent is $1,193 a month.

Local data for Suttons Bay, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Suttons Bay, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$125,357

Poverty rate

9.2%

Median home value

$523,200

Median rent

$1,193/mo

Homeownership

79.5%

Bachelor's or higher

65.2%

Median age

70.5

Average commute

20.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (122), Scottish Americans (58), Dutch Americans (48).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Leelanau County. PPP loans are for Suttons Bay.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,737

7,359 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$92,189

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$243M

FY 2026, $10,878 per person

Leelanau County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Suttons Bay, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone46.4%
  • Carpooled1.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked12.4%
  • Bicycle4.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home33.5%

Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Suttons Bay, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

266

Countywide, mostly winter storm

Flood insurance policies

113

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 19°F

31.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Suttons Bay, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.3%

U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

10.0%

U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.8%

U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts

Cities near Suttons Bay

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lake LeelanauCensus-designated place3.1 mi0.3
LelandCensus-designated place6 mi1
OmenaCensus-designated place6.3 mi4.5
NorthportVillage10 mi1.6
CedarCensus-designated place11 mi0.2
GreilickvilleCensus-designated place12 mi4.6
Maple CityCensus-designated place13 mi0.4
Elk RapidsVillage13 mi1.7
Traverse CityCity16 mi8.3
EastportCensus-designated place17 mi2
Glen ArborCensus-designated place17 mi1
AldenCensus-designated place20 mi0.4
Hardwood AcresCensus-designated place20 mi0.5
Lake AnnVillage20 mi0.4
Central LakeVillage20 mi1
Rapid CityCensus-designated place21 mi5.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Suttons Bay, MI in?
Suttons Bay is in Leelanau County, Michigan.
What is the population of Suttons Bay, MI?
About 555 people live in Suttons Bay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Suttons Bay?
Nearby places include Lake Leelanau (3.1 mi), Leland (6 mi), Omena (6.3 mi), Northport (10 mi), Cedar (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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