169th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Center Line, MI
A typical home in Center Line costs about $1,140 a month, 25.0% of the median household income of $54,703. That makes Center Line the 21st most affordable of 27 places in Macomb County and 169th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $788
- Median home value
- $156,600
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,491
- Of income on housing
- 25.0%
Center Line against Macomb County and the metro
| Census median | Center Line | Macomb County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $788 | $1,211 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $156,600 | $243,900 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,491 | $1,628 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $54,703 | $77,837 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 25.0% | 21.9% | 22.9% |
Ranked 21st most affordable of 27 in Macomb County. See all 27.
Cost of living near Center Line
The towns around Center Line, each with its own page.
- Warren Rent $1,225 · Home $193,400 167th most affordable in the metro
- Hazel Park Rent $1,314 · Home $158,600 144th most affordable in the metro
- Eastpointe Rent $1,325 · Home $142,200 162nd most affordable in the metro
- Madison Heights Rent $1,176 · Home $199,100 129th most affordable in the metro
- Roseville Rent $1,233 · Home $155,800 160th most affordable in the metro
- Ferndale Rent $1,311 · Home $247,700 67th most affordable in the metro
- Fraser Rent $843 · Home $215,900 134th most affordable in the metro
- Harper Woods Rent $1,351 · Home $157,200 178th most affordable in the metro
Living in Center Line
- Homes for sale in Center Line Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Center Line Houses and apartments for rent
- Center Line neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Center Line crime rate From Center Line's own police reports
- Cost of living in Macomb County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Center Line city guide Pros, homes and city services
Center Line cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Center Line, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Center Line takes 25.0% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 169th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Center Line?
The median gross rent is $788 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 35% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Center Line?
Owners put the median home value at $156,600, 37% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,491 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Center Line?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Center Line home at $1,140 a month calls for about $46,000 a year. The median household here earns $54,703.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Center Line. 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.