Living in Ecorse, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ecorse · Census data 2020–2024
Ecorse has 9,064 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $40,241 (45% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $65,400, the median rent is $840/month.
Ecorse at a glance
- Population
- 9,064
- Median age
- 34.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $40,241State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $65,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $840/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Ecorse a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 29.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ecorse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ecorse the median home value is $65,400, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,129 a month in housing costs.
Ecorse median household income
The median household income in Ecorse is $40,241 and the income per person is $21,276. 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Ecorse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,121
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.50
Ecorse demographics
- Population
- 9,064
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 3,614
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ecorse ›
Education in Ecorse
8.4% of adults 25 and older in Ecorse have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ecorse
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.2%
Ecorse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecorse | 9,064 | $40,241 | $65,400 | $840 |
| River Rouge | 7,008 | $41,053 | $65,100 | $839 |
| Lincoln Park | 39,257 | $58,616 | $131,000 | $1,023 |
| Wyandotte | 24,489 | $71,987 | $166,900 | $972 |
| Melvindale | 12,554 | $42,185 | $125,800 | $1,110 |
| Allen Park | 27,925 | $81,655 | $183,700 | $1,246 |
| Southgate | 29,366 | $66,118 | $173,600 | $1,120 |
| Dearborn | 107,423 | $65,324 | $218,800 | $1,327 |
| Riverview | 12,186 | $73,468 | $215,100 | $1,101 |
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What is the median household income in Ecorse, MI?
The median household income in Ecorse is $40,241, 45% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ecorse?
The median home value in Ecorse is $65,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Ecorse?
The median gross rent in Ecorse is $840 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Ecorse, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 29.4%.
What is the median age in Ecorse?
The median age in Ecorse is 34.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ecorse?
The average commute to work in Ecorse is 23 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ecorse?
The unemployment rate in Ecorse is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ecorse?
8.4% of adults in Ecorse have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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