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Ludington, Michigan

Introduction to Ludington, Michigan

Ludington, Michigan, in Mason county, is 64 miles E of Sheboygan, Wisconsin (center to center) and 96 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 8,357 residents in the city.

Ludington History

In the 1600s, a French missionary and explorer Jacques Marquette visited this region and following his death, a memorial was created to designate his burial site. Burr Caswell, who arrived in 1845, used the area primarily for fishing and trapping purposes. He settled with his family in 1847, and established a community called "Pere Marquette village". It was later renamed "Ludington" after James Ludington, an induatrialist and owner of several logging operations during the 19th century. In the late 1800s, the community flourished due to the presence of sawmills and the discovery of salt deposits. The Pere Marquette Railroad was established in 1897, and by the mid-20th century, Ludington had become the world's largest car ferry port.

Ludington and Nearby Attractions

  • Manistee Historical Museum
  • White Pine Village
  • Ludington State Park
  • Art Dettman Fish Shanty
  • Michigan's Adventure

Things To Do In Ludington

The city is home to the White Pine Village, a recreated 19th-century pioneer settlement. Historical sites such as the Art Dettman Fish Shanty, and Rogers Street Fishing Village can also be visited. The Rogers Street Fishing Village houses the Great Lakes Coast Guard Museum. There are also 3 lighthouses in and around Ludington that offer organized tours. These include the North Breakwater Light, Big Sable Lighthouse, and Little Sable Lighthouse. Stearns Beach, located to the west of Ludington, is a large stretch of white sandy beach with a park area that has a miniature golf course and a skating rink. Charles Mears State Park, Silver Lake State Park, and Ludington State Park are other popular parks in the area.

Ludington Transportation

Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the closest major airport.

Ludington Higher Education

Colleges near Ludington include the Muskegon Community College, Grand Valley State University, Ferris State University, and Northwestern Michigan College.

High Points

Ludington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLudington Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 6%Ludington Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Ludington Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ludington, MI

Comparing Ludington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime43

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