Pleasant Lake, MI

Pleasant Lake is a small town located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The population is just over 2,000 people and the median household income is just over $60,000. Pleasant Lake has a population density of only 1 person per square mile which makes it one of the most densely populated towns in Michigan.

Real estate in Pleasant Lake is very expensive compared to other areas of Michigan. The average home price in Pleasant Lake is $370,000 which is more than double the statewide average of $153,500. The reason for this high price tag is that there are very few homes available for sale in Pleasant Lake. In fact, only 9 homes were sold in 2016 which was a decrease from 2015 when 21 homes were sold.

The main reason why so few homes are available for sale in Pleasant Lake is because there are not many families who want to live here. Only 26% of the population are families with children which is significantly lower than the statewide average of 44%. This lack of family-friendly amenities may be one reason why so few people want to live in Pleasant Lake.