What is the median household income in Emmett Township, MI?
The median household income in Emmett Township, MI is $96,809 (±$13,464) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,050 a month would take about $42,000 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Emmett Township, the median household income went from $76,283 in 2015–2019 to $96,809 in 2020–2024 (+26.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $96,809 (±$13,464)
- Median renter income
- $63,750 (±$36,102)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $42,000
Income in Emmett Township against St. Clair County, its state and the nation
| Emmett Township | St. Clair County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,809 (±$13,464) | $71,270 (±$1,351) | $72,875 (±$293) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $63,750 (±$36,102) | $36,662 (±$2,773) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $97,270 (±$13,981) | $82,232 (±$2,227) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,050 (±$101) | $1,029 (±$25) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Emmett Township, median household income is higher than in St. Clair County ($71,270).
It is also higher than in Michigan ($72,875).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In St. Clair County, Emmett Township ranks 3 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 188 of 1,517.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Emmett Township
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,050 a month ($12,600 a year) needs an income of about $42,000 a year.
The median renting household in Emmett Township earns $63,750 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,283 (±$5,924) | $96,809 (±$13,464) | +26.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $690 (±$73) | $1,050 (±$101) | +52.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $167,400 (±$14,352) | $239,800 (±$20,853) | +43.2% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Emmett Township
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett Township | — | $96,809 (±$13,464) | — |
| Riley Township (St. Clair County) | 5.2 mi | $97,262 (±$25,794) | Not measurably different |
| Kenockee Township | 5.5 mi | $61,750 (±$17,036) | Lower |
| Brockway Township | 6.1 mi | $81,813 (±$8,160) | Not measurably different |
| Capac | 6.2 mi | $60,329 (±$10,472) | Lower |
| Mussey Township | 6.5 mi | $66,350 (±$9,034) | Lower |
| Yale | 7.2 mi | $53,236 (±$5,181) | Lower |
| Wales Township | 7.7 mi | $90,417 (±$18,332) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Township (St. Clair County) | 8.4 mi | $93,948 (±$12,263) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kenockee Township, MI ($61,750), Capac, MI ($60,329), Mussey Township, MI ($66,350).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China Township | $98,879 (±$25,035) |
| 2 | Riley Township (St. Clair County) | $97,262 (±$25,794) |
| 3 | Emmett Township | $96,809 (±$13,464) |
| 4 | Berlin Township (St. Clair County) | $93,948 (±$12,263) |
| 5 | Columbus Township (St. Clair County) | $93,844 (±$12,916) |
| 6 | St. Clair Township | $93,068 (±$14,619) |
| 7 | Cottrellville Township | $91,897 (±$10,791) |
| 8 | Wales Township | $90,417 (±$18,332) |
| 9 | Casco Township (St. Clair County) | $87,538 (±$11,819) |
Showing 9 of 29 places in St. Clair County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Emmett Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Emmett.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Emmett Township
What is the median household income in Emmett Township?
The median household income in Emmett Township is $96,809 (±$13,464) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Emmett Township?
About $42,000 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,050 a month.
Have incomes in Emmett Township kept up with inflation?
In Emmett Township, the median household income went from $76,283 in 2015–2019 to $96,809 in 2020–2024 (+26.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Emmett Township?
The median renting household in Emmett Township, MI earns $63,750 (±$36,102) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmett township, St. Clair County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmett township, St. Clair County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmett township, St. Clair County, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmett township, St. Clair County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmett township, St. Clair County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmett township, St. Clair County, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Emmett township, St. Clair County, Michigan (county subdivision:25960, in state:26 county:147).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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