Housing Data and Analyses
Supporting data-driven housing strategies
To improve housing availability and affordability in the Western U.P., our strategies must be informed by good data. WUPPDR has supported housing-related data collection and analysis for the Western U.P, from conducting a Regional Housing Study and Strategy to arranging target market analyses (TMAs).
Regional Housing Study and Strategy
To examine the state of our housing stock, our market trends, and housing strategies for the Western U.P., WUPPDR completed a Regional Housing Study and Strategy in 2022.
The strategy was completed as a follow-up to the development of our Pandemic Response and Resilience Plan and is now being implemented in conjunction with the RHP Action Plan.
The Regional Housing Study and Strategy details regional trends and strategies, as well as county profiles and trends for: Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties..
Residential Target Market Analyses
Baraga County
WUPPDR facilitated a grant and process for the development of a residential target market analysis (TMA) for Baraga County in 2025 by consultant LandUse USA. The TMA, which will be completed by May, is made possible by a MSHDA Housing Readiness Incentive Grant to the Village of L'Anse.