Housing by town in St. Clair County, Michigan
St. Clair County, Michigan has 32 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,029 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $814 in 2015–2019 (+26.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Columbus Township (St. Clair County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,430) and Berlin Township (St. Clair County) the lowest ($784).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,029 (±$25)
- Households that rent
- 19.2%
- Median household income
- $71,270
- Places
- 32
Cities, towns and townships in St. Clair County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonac | $910 | 25.2% | $56,820 | $199,500 | $2,646 |
| Berlin Township (St. Clair County) | $784 | 1.7% | $93,948 | $313,100 | $3,018 |
| Brockway Township | $1,313 | 11.8% | $81,813 | $235,200 | $2,332 |
| Burtchville Township | $1,032 | 12.4% | $58,872 | $162,000 | $1,867 |
| Casco Township (St. Clair County) | $1,091 | 5.3% | $87,538 | $303,200 | $2,848 |
| China Township | — | 6.9% | $98,879 | $322,600 | $2,663 |
| Clay Township | $1,005 | 6.3% | $87,292 | $307,600 | $3,575 |
| Clyde Township (St. Clair County) | $1,072 | 10.2% | $84,028 | $235,700 | $2,340 |
| Columbus Township (St. Clair County) | $1,430 | 12.6% | $93,844 | $323,200 | $2,735 |
| Cottrellville Township | $965 | 2.8% | $91,897 | $293,900 | $2,753 |
| East China Township | $909 | 18.5% | $71,517 | $275,900 | $2,757 |
| Emmett Township | $1,050 | 2.4% | $96,809 | $239,800 | $2,215 |
| Fort Gratiot Charter Township | $989 | 18.5% | $87,165 | $241,200 | $2,738 |
| Grant Township (St. Clair County) | $1,096 | 8.4% | $86,818 | $249,000 | $2,664 |
| Greenwood Township (St. Clair County) | $1,213 | 11.9% | $82,656 | $261,100 | $2,143 |
| Ira Township | $1,266 | 19.6% | $70,469 | $244,200 | $3,120 |
| Kenockee Township | — | 2.0% | $61,750 | $232,200 | $2,299 |
| Kimball Township | $1,150 | 11.0% | $71,047 | $197,500 | $1,895 |
| Lynn Township | $970 | 7.0% | $72,500 | $283,300 | $2,418 |
| Marine City | $944 | 19.3% | $67,683 | $159,800 | $2,443 |
| Marysville | $974 | 16.1% | $66,901 | $208,600 | $3,234 |
| Mussey Township | $848 | 12.7% | $66,350 | $216,100 | $2,169 |
| Port Huron | $982 | 38.3% | $50,366 | $149,300 | $2,089 |
| Port Huron Charter Township | $1,094 | 33.4% | $61,983 | $196,000 | $2,294 |
| Riley Township (St. Clair County) | $1,305 | 3.1% | $97,262 | $348,500 | $2,989 |
| St. Clair | $1,113 | 31.9% | $69,688 | $223,200 | $3,397 |
| St. Clair Township | $1,285 | 6.4% | $93,068 | $334,600 | $3,085 |
| Wales Township | $869 | 12.2% | $90,417 | $273,700 | $2,288 |
| Yale | $857 | 30.1% | $53,236 | $127,100 | $1,870 |
Villages and places inside a township in St. Clair County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capac | $772 | 24.1% | $60,329 | $161,700 | $1,921 |
| Emmett | $1,000 | 5.4% | $120,074 | $145,800 | $2,633 |
Unincorporated communities in St. Clair County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Beach | $1,054 | 6.7% | $83,208 | $301,700 | $3,567 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,050 | $36,700 | $58,700 |
| 2 people | $25,200 | $41,950 | $67,100 |
| 3 people | $28,350 | $47,200 | $75,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,600 | $90,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,800 | $97,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,000 | $104,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,200 | $110,700 |
How the places in St. Clair County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in St. Clair County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 429 | 283 | 1,053 | 695 | 151,591 | 7 of 8 |
| 2024 | 380 | 249 | 1,004 | 657 | 152,905 | 7 of 8 |
| 2025 | 413 | 273 | 999 | 660 | 151,264 | 7 of 8 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for St. Clair County recorded 413 violent and 999 property crimes, 273 and 660 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 95% 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 St. Clair County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair County Sheriff's Office | 99,513 | 181 | 437 |
| Port Huron Police Department | 28,196 | 188 | 362 |
| Marysville Police Department | 9,836 | 12 | 63 |
| Clay Township Police Department | 8,235 | — | — |
| St. Clair Police Department | 5,920 | 11 | 35 |
| Marine City Police Department | 3,990 | 9 | 18 |
| Capac Police Department | 1,936 | 5 | 72 |
| Yale Police Department | 1,873 | 7 | 12 |
ZIP codes in St. Clair County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48060 | 39,342 | $1,019 | $160,900 | $53,018 | 37.0% |
| 48059 | 15,499 | $994 | $221,700 | $80,062 | 16.9% |
| 48079 | 12,711 | $1,139 | $293,000 | $79,891 | 17.9% |
| 48001 | 11,224 | $944 | $257,400 | $69,160 | 13.7% |
| 48040 | 9,925 | $974 | $208,600 | $66,901 | 16.1% |
| 48074 | 9,624 | $1,150 | $197,500 | $71,047 | 11.0% |
| 48039 | 7,437 | $947 | $181,300 | $82,755 | 13.0% |
| 48054 | 7,188 | $909 | $301,400 | $83,241 | 13.7% |
| 48049 | 5,468 | $1,072 | $235,700 | $84,028 | 10.2% |
| 48097 | 5,418 | $924 | $198,700 | $63,659 | 17.9% |
| 48023 | 5,031 | $1,266 | $244,200 | $70,469 | 19.6% |
| 48041 | 4,302 | $938 | $316,500 | $75,677 | 10.9% |
| 48014 | 4,294 | $848 | $217,900 | $66,800 | 12.4% |
| 48063 | 4,206 | $1,430 | $323,200 | $93,844 | 12.6% |
| 48064 | 4,180 | $1,091 | $303,200 | $87,538 | 5.3% |
| 48006 | 3,889 | $1,163 | $240,200 | $71,385 | 5.6% |
| 48027 | 3,187 | $869 | $273,700 | $90,417 | 12.2% |
| 48002 | 3,120 | $784 | $313,100 | $93,948 | 1.7% |
| 48022 | 2,530 | $1,050 | $239,800 | $96,809 | 2.4% |
| 48032 | 1,871 | $1,115 | $263,900 | $96,875 | 7.8% |
| 48028 | 1,272 | — | $390,800 | $109,730 | 1.8% |
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Questions about St. Clair County
What is the crime rate in St. Clair County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for St. Clair County recorded 273 violent and 660 property crimes per 100,000 residents (413 violent and 999 property crimes in all).
Which place in St. Clair County has the highest rent?
Columbus Township (St. Clair County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,430 (±$454) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in St. Clair County has the lowest rent?
Berlin Township (St. Clair County) has the lowest median gross rent, $784 (±$99) a month.
What is the median rent in St. Clair County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in St. Clair County is $1,029 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Clair County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Clair County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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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