Housing by town in Sanilac County, Michigan
Sanilac County, Michigan has 39 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $807 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $678 in 2015–2019 (+19.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Fremont Township (Sanilac County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,063) and Austin Township (Sanilac County) the lowest ($567).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $807 (±$30)
- Households that rent
- 17.4%
- Median household income
- $58,863
- Places
- 39
Cities, towns and townships in Sanilac County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Township | $929 | 15.6% | $54,583 | $159,200 | $1,419 |
| Austin Township (Sanilac County) | $567 | 4.9% | $71,875 | $140,200 | $1,561 |
| Bridgehampton Township | $738 | 18.4% | $50,278 | $123,400 | $1,324 |
| Brown City | $685 | 31.2% | $58,750 | $127,700 | $1,239 |
| Buel Township | $950 | 12.8% | $59,688 | $164,000 | $1,065 |
| Croswell | $658 | 27.4% | $55,081 | $149,600 | $1,518 |
| Custer Township (Sanilac County) | $675 | 20.0% | $60,515 | $142,200 | $1,672 |
| Delaware Township | $585 | 18.0% | $55,750 | $219,400 | $2,046 |
| Elk Township (Sanilac County) | $716 | 16.6% | $62,266 | $144,100 | $1,193 |
| Elmer Township (Sanilac County) | $883 | 8.8% | $60,909 | $195,500 | $1,452 |
| Evergreen Township (Sanilac County) | $685 | 14.7% | $67,500 | $117,400 | $1,231 |
| Flynn Township | $742 | 14.3% | $53,125 | $239,100 | $1,240 |
| Forester Township | — | 4.2% | $59,583 | $191,800 | $1,508 |
| Fremont Township (Sanilac County) | $1,063 | 9.6% | $68,009 | $192,000 | $2,054 |
| Greenleaf Township | $775 | 13.0% | $54,844 | $177,400 | $2,078 |
| Lamotte Township | $582 | 13.3% | $60,991 | $172,000 | $1,592 |
| Lexington Township | $731 | 14.4% | $58,041 | $203,400 | $1,702 |
| Maple Valley Township (Sanilac County) | $658 | 6.8% | $60,938 | $221,400 | $1,636 |
| Marion Township (Sanilac County) | $819 | 24.2% | $52,500 | $108,700 | $1,156 |
| Marlette | $873 | 43.9% | $48,571 | $132,300 | $1,301 |
| Marlette Township | $975 | 11.0% | $69,167 | $171,300 | $1,382 |
| Minden Township | $861 | 13.7% | $85,192 | $162,500 | $1,453 |
| Moore Township | $1,021 | 7.7% | $48,750 | $148,300 | $1,236 |
| Sandusky | $784 | 44.6% | $56,563 | $113,800 | $1,425 |
| Sanilac Township | $905 | 15.2% | $56,835 | $174,400 | $1,873 |
| Speaker Township | $698 | 10.1% | $54,074 | $182,100 | $1,584 |
| Washington Township (Sanilac County) | $1,058 | 15.1% | $66,282 | $150,900 | $1,310 |
| Watertown Township (Sanilac County) | $984 | 10.6% | $72,750 | $175,100 | $1,762 |
| Wheatland Township (Sanilac County) | $1,000 | 17.8% | $66,458 | $185,400 | $1,271 |
| Worth Township | $925 | 4.7% | $61,492 | $219,500 | $1,948 |
Villages and places inside a township in Sanilac County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applegate | $1,063 | 16.2% | $65,625 | $96,500 | $1,097 |
| Carsonville | $858 | 28.9% | $57,647 | $101,300 | $1,143 |
| Deckerville | $811 | 34.6% | $53,125 | $82,100 | $1,086 |
| Forestville | — | 22.1% | $40,938 | $170,800 | $1,333 |
| Lexington | $686 | 34.3% | $45,694 | $184,500 | $1,931 |
| Melvin | — | 19.4% | $42,083 | $95,000 | $767 |
| Minden City | $864 | 24.1% | $49,583 | $106,300 | $1,308 |
| Peck | $870 | 17.8% | $54,758 | $117,000 | $1,108 |
| Port Sanilac | $900 | 17.7% | $52,083 | $158,800 | $2,200 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,450 | $53,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,150 | $72,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,500 | $77,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,850 | $83,000 |
| 8 people | $55,200 | $55,200 | $88,350 |
How the places in Sanilac County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Sanilac County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 197 | 155 | 408 | 38,029 | 5 of 7 |
| 2024 | 79 | 205 | 128 | 331 | 38,615 | 6 of 7 |
| 2025 | 52 | 137 | 105 | 277 | 37,957 | 6 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sanilac County recorded 52 violent and 105 property crimes, 137 and 277 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Sanilac County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanilac County Sheriff's Office | 29,640 | 45 | 56 |
| Sandusky Police Department | 2,673 | 0 | 8 |
| Croswell Police Department | 2,284 | 2 | 16 |
| Marlette Police Department | 1,840 | 5 | 24 |
| Lexington Police Department | 924 | 0 | 1 |
| Deckerville Police Department | 878 | — | — |
| Peck Police Department | 596 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Sanilac County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48422 | 6,094 | $691 | $171,300 | $57,899 | 13.4% |
| 48471 | 5,414 | $795 | $142,700 | $62,844 | 29.1% |
| 48453 | 5,046 | $896 | $163,800 | $53,676 | 23.4% |
| 48416 | 4,996 | $723 | $222,000 | $66,474 | 13.9% |
| 48450 | 4,320 | $847 | $198,100 | $52,962 | 14.2% |
| 48427 | 2,861 | $816 | $156,800 | $56,842 | 17.4% |
| 48419 | 2,268 | $846 | $172,900 | $59,485 | 11.4% |
| 48475 | 2,235 | $689 | $161,200 | $61,719 | 13.4% |
| 48466 | 1,514 | $717 | $151,000 | $59,241 | 15.6% |
| 48469 | 1,388 | $926 | $162,700 | $56,023 | 15.8% |
| 48472 | 1,359 | $857 | $159,400 | $61,000 | 12.6% |
| 48401 | 1,323 | $938 | $162,700 | $70,536 | 18.8% |
| 48426 | 1,317 | $650 | $126,000 | $62,169 | 12.6% |
| 48454 | 1,175 | $683 | $188,500 | $62,639 | 10.5% |
| 48456 | 788 | $866 | $195,000 | $62,321 | 16.0% |
| 48465 | 458 | $675 | $200,600 | $73,750 | 15.6% |
| 48434 | 136 | — | $170,800 | $40,938 | 22.1% |
| 48410 | 77 | $775 | $110,700 | $55,250 | 13.6% |
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Questions about Sanilac County
What is the crime rate in Sanilac County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sanilac County recorded 137 violent and 277 property crimes per 100,000 residents (52 violent and 105 property crimes in all).
Which place in Sanilac County has the highest rent?
Fremont Township (Sanilac County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,063 (±$193) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Sanilac County has the lowest rent?
Austin Township (Sanilac County) has the lowest median gross rent, $567 (±$107) a month.
What is the median rent in Sanilac County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Sanilac County is $807 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sanilac County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sanilac County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Sanilac County, MI
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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