Living in St. Clair Shores, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Clair Shores · Census data 2020–2024
St. Clair Shores has 58,140 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $73,500 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $210,700, the median rent is $1,183/month.
St. Clair Shores at a glance
- Population
- 58,140
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $73,500State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $210,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,183/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is St. Clair Shores a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Clair Shores
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Clair Shores the median home value is $210,700, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,456 a month in housing costs.
St. Clair Shores median household income
The median household income in St. Clair Shores is $73,500 and the income per person is $42,941. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in St. Clair Shores: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 28,321
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.12
St. Clair Shores demographics
- Population
- 58,140
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 27,327
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Clair Shores ›
Education in St. Clair Shores
29.7% of adults 25 and older in St. Clair Shores have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Clair Shores
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
St. Clair Shores vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair Shores | 58,140 | $73,500 | $210,700 | $1,183 |
| Roseville | 47,123 | $62,182 | $155,800 | $1,233 |
| Eastpointe | 33,982 | $62,325 | $142,200 | $1,325 |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 2,795 | $189,583 | $733,500 | — |
| Grosse Pointe Woods | 16,094 | $126,395 | $342,100 | $1,879 |
| Fraser | 14,583 | $64,354 | $215,900 | $843 |
| Harper Woods | 15,116 | $65,022 | $157,200 | $1,351 |
| Grosse Pointe Farms | 9,904 | $161,208 | $442,000 | $1,408 |
| Warren | 137,928 | $64,016 | $193,400 | $1,225 |
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What is the median household income in St. Clair Shores, MI?
The median household income in St. Clair Shores is $73,500, about the same as 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 St. Clair Shores?
The median home value in St. Clair Shores is $210,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in St. Clair Shores?
The median gross rent in St. Clair Shores is $1,183 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is St. Clair Shores, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in St. Clair Shores?
The median age in St. Clair Shores is 43.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in St. Clair Shores?
The average commute to work in St. Clair Shores is 27 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Clair Shores?
The unemployment rate in St. Clair Shores is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Clair Shores?
29.7% of adults in St. Clair Shores 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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