What percent of Leelanau County residential properties were claimed as a primary home in 2022?
In 2022, only 46.0% of Leelanau County's residential properties were designated as primary homes. This statistic has remained relatively unchanged for over a decade, despite the growth of short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO. Historically, Leelanau County has always been a popular destination for 2nd home owners and seasonal properties. While the number of short-term rentals has increased, data suggests that these properties are mostly being converted from second homes or traditional long-term rentals, not primary residences.