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Best places to open an assisted living home in Michigan

Name: Michigan assisted living market data
Creator: RAL Market Scout

The top markets for residential assisted living in Michigan, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.

Updated July 2026

The top markets for assisted living in Michigan right now are Lapeer, Allegan, Livingston counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 3,888 licensed assisted living homes serving 743,517 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $5,818/mo.

Licensed homes

3,888

state roster

Population 75+

743,517

ACS

Median AL cost

$5,818/mo

below the national median

Bed supply

49.1/1k

moderate supply

Top 10 markets for assisted living in Michigan

RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.

Lapeer County — opportunity 7.7/10 (Strong); 6,617 seniors 75+, growing 11.9%, with 48 licensed homes.
Allegan County — opportunity 7.4/10 (Strong); 8,335 seniors 75+, growing 15.2%, with 64 licensed homes.
Livingston County — opportunity 7.3/10 (Strong); 14,753 seniors 75+, growing 24.0%, with 60 licensed homes.
Grand Traverse County — opportunity 7.2/10 (Strong); 8,239 seniors 75+, growing 15.3%, with 21 licensed homes.
Monroe County — opportunity 7.1/10 (Strong); 12,091 seniors 75+, growing 13.1%, with 32 licensed homes.
Kent County — opportunity 7.1/10 (Strong); 38,216 seniors 75+, growing 6.0%, with 301 licensed homes.
Clinton County — opportunity 7.1/10 (Strong); 5,955 seniors 75+, growing 15.2%, with 42 licensed homes.
Ingham County — opportunity 7.0/10 (Moderate); 16,189 seniors 75+, growing 9.0%, with 113 licensed homes.
Bay County — opportunity 7.0/10 (Moderate); 9,110 seniors 75+, growing 3.3%, with 65 licensed homes.
Lenawee County — opportunity 7.0/10 (Moderate); 8,007 seniors 75+, growing 11.2%, with 31 licensed homes.

All Michigan counties by market opportunity

County	Pop 75+	Demand	Homes	Market	Band
Lapeer	6,617	5.1	48	7.7	Strong
Allegan	8,335	5.5	64	7.4	Strong
Livingston	14,753	6.4	60	7.3	Strong
Grand Traverse	8,239	5.9	21	7.2	Strong
Monroe	12,091	5.1	32	7.1	Strong
Kent	38,216	4.8	301	7.1	Strong
Clinton	5,955	5.3	42	7.1	Strong
Ingham	16,189	5.0	113	7.0	Moderate
Bay	9,110	3.4	65	7.0	Moderate
Lenawee	8,007	4.7	31	7.0	Moderate
Kalamazoo	17,049	4.6	146	7.0	Moderate
Shiawassee	5,232	4.6	30	6.9	Moderate
Washtenaw	23,593	6.4	90	6.9	Moderate
Wayne	114,981	4.4	603	6.9	Moderate
Van Buren	5,516	4.2	65	6.9	Moderate
Eaton	8,703	5.3	51	6.9	Moderate
St. Clair	12,618	4.4	48	6.9	Moderate
Calhoun	9,810	3.4	86	6.8	Moderate
Montcalm	4,639	3.6	30	6.8	Moderate
Saginaw	15,940	4.4	92	6.8	Moderate
Oakland	94,918	6.4	455	6.8	Moderate
Muskegon	12,560	4.8	76	6.7	Moderate
Jackson	12,153	4.8	52	6.7	Moderate
Cass	4,570	5.3	12	6.7	Moderate
Genesee	30,339	4.8	227	6.7	Moderate
St. Joseph	4,469	3.2	22	6.7	Moderate
Macomb	65,442	5.3	211	6.7	Moderate
Midland	7,274	3.7	21	6.7	Moderate
Ottawa	20,825	6.1	88	6.7	Moderate
Berrien	13,371	4.2	91	6.7	Moderate
Marquette	5,239	3.8	22	6.6	Moderate
Hillsdale	3,697	3.1	17	6.5	Moderate
Tuscola	4,653	3.6	35	6.5	Moderate
Branch	3,474	4.1	18	6.4	Moderate
Barry	4,734	4.1	9	6.3	Moderate
Newaygo	4,020	4.1	18	6.2	Moderate
Ionia	3,883	3.7	14	6.2	Moderate
Cheboygan	2,868	3.9	11	6.2	Moderate
Mason	3,007	4.4	13	6.2	Moderate
Sanilac	3,746	3.8	31	6.2	Moderate
Antrim	2,773	4.6	10	6.1	Moderate
Clare	2,973	3.8	21	6.1	Moderate
Mecosta	3,230	3.2	16	6.0	Moderate
Roscommon	3,063	3.1	5	6.0	Moderate
Emmet	3,301	5.4	8	6.0	Moderate
Isabella	3,386	2.4	45	6.0	Moderate
Lake	1,235	3.2	3	6.0	Moderate
Charlevoix	2,802	5.0	4	5.9	Moderate
Otsego	2,143	3.6	22	5.9	Moderate
Wexford	2,820	5.3	23	5.9	Moderate
Osceola	1,986	2.4	13	5.9	Moderate
Huron	3,363	2.4	13	5.9	Moderate
Delta	3,854	4.4	27	5.9	Moderate
Iosco	3,149	3.4	9	5.8	Moderate
Leelanau	2,992	4.3	18	5.8	Moderate
Gladwin	2,725	2.6	12	5.8	Moderate
Kalkaska	1,513	5.5	7	5.8	Moderate
Arenac	1,541	4.0	8	5.7	Moderate
Oceana	2,360	3.7	9	5.6	Moderate
Presque Isle	1,739	3.4	9	5.6	Moderate
Ogemaw	2,235	3.1	2	5.6	Moderate
Chippewa	2,835	3.2	10	5.5	Moderate
Manistee	2,831	5.3	9	5.5	Moderate
Houghton	2,882	4.3	11	5.4	Moderate
Menominee	2,527	5.0	8	5.4	Moderate
Alpena	2,982	3.4	15	5.3	Moderate
Montmorency	1,150	3.1	3	5.3	Moderate
Mackinac	1,291	4.3	6	5.3	Moderate
Benzie	2,170	4.6	3	5.3	Moderate
Gratiot	3,201	2.9	22	5.3	Moderate
Alcona	1,648	2.9	2	5.2	Moderate
Missaukee	1,349	4.1	16	5.2	Moderate
Gogebic	1,737	3.8	3	5.2	Moderate
Dickinson	2,662	3.4	5	5.1	Moderate
Iron	1,509	3.6	1	5.1	Moderate
Crawford	1,465	3.8	2	5.0	Moderate
Ontonagon	927	4.6	2	—	—
Luce	565	2.6	3	—	—
Baraga	758	2.8	2	—	—
Schoolcraft	883	2.8	9	—	—
Alger	887	2.6	0	—	—
Keweenaw	323	5.4	0	—	—
Oscoda	917	2.4	0	—	—

Top cities for assisted living in Michigan

Where the homes actually are. Each linked city has its own page with local supply and market context.

City	County	Homes	Beds	Avg size
Detroit	Wayne	189	1,253	6.6
Grand Rapids	Ottawa	108	893	8.3
Kalamazoo	Van Buren	97	665	6.9
Lansing	Ingham	93	717	7.7
Flint	Genesee	82	645	7.9
Saginaw	Saginaw	67	524	7.8
Battle Creek	Calhoun	62	475	7.7
Farmington Hills	Oakland	60	454	7.6
Inkster	Wayne	59	329	5.6
Kentwood	Kent	59	435	7.4
Southfield	Oakland	50	297	5.9
Bay City	Bay	49	444	9.1
Holland	Ottawa	46	469	10.2
Livonia	Wayne	45	287	6.4
Romulus	Wayne	45	273	6.1
Jackson	Jackson	44	268	6.1
Troy	Oakland	41	233	5.7
Ypsilanti	Washtenaw	39	305	7.8
Clio	Genesee	38	360	9.5
Wyoming	Kent	38	313	8.2

Frequently asked questions

What are the top markets for assisted living in Michigan?

The strongest Michigan markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Lapeer, Allegan, Livingston, Grand Traverse, Monroe counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.

Which Michigan city has the most assisted living homes?

Detroit has the most, with 189 licensed assisted living homes (about 1,253 beds).

How much does assisted living cost in Michigan?

The median assisted living cost in Michigan is about $5,818 per month — below the national median.

How many assisted living homes are in Michigan?

Michigan has approximately 3,888 licensed assisted living homes serving 743,517 residents aged 75 and older.

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Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Michigan state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.