Laurium City Property Records in Michigan

Laurium is a small village in Houghton County, Michigan, in the Copper Country of the Upper Peninsula, and is known for its historic homes built during the copper mining boom. Many properties carry long and complicated title histories.

Recorded deeds, mortgages and mining-era land documents are held by the Houghton County Register of Deeds in Houghton, the county seat. The Village of Laurium Assessor and the Calumet Township assessing office may help with valuation questions, and taxes are collected by the Houghton County Treasurer. For older land and estate records, consult the Archives of Michigan and the Houghton County Probate Court.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$42,206
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$87,600
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,311
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
1%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$590 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
71%
Population
Population:
1,486

Laurium Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Laurium, Michigan. It includes reported violent crimes, such as murder, robberies, and assaults, as well as reported property crimes, such as burglaries and motor vehicle thefts.

Laurium's reported counts are 0 murders, 0 robberies, and 3 assaults. The data also shows 5 property crimes, including 0 burglaries and 0 motor vehicle thefts.

These figures show how many incidents were reported in each category. Readers can use them to understand the types and volume of reported crime in Laurium, although the counts alone do not describe the circumstances of each incident.

Robberies
Robberies:
0
Burglary
Burglary:
0
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
0
Theft
Theft:
5
Assault
Assault:
3
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
1

What Is the Population Profile of Laurium

Laurium's population is largely White, at 92% (1,370 residents). Hispanic residents make up 4% (57 people), and Black residents account for 2% (24 people). Smaller groups include residents of two or more races at 1% (18 people) and American Indian residents at 1% (17 people), while Asian, Other Race, and Pacific Islander residents are each at 0% (0 people).

White
92%
1,370
Hispanic
4%
57
Black
2%
24
Two + Races
1%
18
American Indian
1%
17
Asian
0%
0
Other Race
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Laurium, Ratings Compared Across Michigan A-

The ratings for Laurium cover different aspects of life in the city. The highest-rated categories are Cost of Living (A), Access to Bars (A), and Access to Parks (A-). Other notable ratings include Public Schools (B), Walkability (B), and Weather (C). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
A
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B+
Nightlife
Nightlife
B
Weather
Weather
C
Commute
Commute
B+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
A
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
C+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B-
Good for Families
Good for Families
A-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
B+
Jobs
Jobs
B+
Walkability
Walkability
B

How Educated Is Laurium

Laurium's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (31%), Bachelor Degree (16%), and Some College (11%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
31%
Bachelor Degree
16%
Some College
11%
Masters Degree
9%
Below High School
8%
Doctorate
6%
Associate Degree
5%

When Were Homes Built

Laurium's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during Before 1939 (72%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (12%) and 1940 - 1959 (8%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

Before 1939
72%
1960 - 1979
12%
1940 - 1959
8%
1980 - 1999
5%
2000 - Present
3%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Laurium's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (37%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (27%) and 4 Bedrooms (21%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
37%
2 Bedrooms
27%
4 Bedrooms
21%
1 Bedroom
11%
5 or More Bedrooms
3%
No Bedrooms
1%

What Is the Average Age

Laurium's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (22%), 55 - 64 (15%), and 45 - 54 (15%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
22%
45 - 54
15%
18 - 24
15%
55 - 64
15%
10 - 17
11%
35 - 44
11%
Under 10
6%
25 - 34
5%

Property Market Trends at Laurium

Laurium's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $87,600. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $590 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Laurium's dynamic real estate landscape.

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