86th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Capac, MI
A typical home in Capac costs about $1,006 a month, 20.0% of the median household income of $60,329. That makes Capac the 12th most affordable of 30 places in St. Clair County and 86th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $772
- Median home value
- $161,700
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,239
- Of income on housing
- 20.0%
Capac against St. Clair County and the metro
| Census median | Capac | St. Clair County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $772 | $1,029 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $161,700 | $224,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,239 | $1,469 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $60,329 | $71,270 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 20.0% | 21.0% | 22.9% |
Ranked 12th most affordable of 30 in St. Clair County. See all 30.
Cost of living near Capac
The towns around Capac, each with its own page.
- Mussey Township Rent $848 · Home $216,100 92nd most affordable in the metro
- Berlin Township Rent $784 · Home $313,100 21st most affordable in the metro
- Emmett Township Rent $1,050 · Home $239,800 12th most affordable in the metro
- Imlay Township Rent $1,116 · Home $298,100 94th most affordable in the metro
- Riley Township Rent $1,305 · Home $348,500 99th most affordable in the metro
- Lynn Township Rent $970 · Home $283,300 128th most affordable in the metro
- Almont Township Rent $968 · Home $297,300 46th most affordable in the metro
- Imlay City Rent $895 · Home $150,000 108th most affordable in the metro
Living in Capac
- Homes for sale in Capac Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Capac Houses and apartments for rent
- Capac crime rate From Capac's own police reports
- Cost of living in St. Clair County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Capac city guide Pros, homes and city services
Capac cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Capac, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Capac takes 20.0% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 86th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Capac?
The median gross rent is $772 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 36% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Capac?
Owners put the median home value at $161,700, 35% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,239 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Capac?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Capac home at $1,006 a month calls for about $40,000 a year. The median household here earns $60,329.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Capac. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.