54th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Clay Township, MI
A typical home in Clay Township costs about $1,333 a month, 18.3% of the median household income of $87,292. That makes Clay Township the 7th most affordable of 30 places in St. Clair County and 54th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,005
- Median home value
- $307,600
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,661
- Of income on housing
- 18.3%
Clay Township against St. Clair County and the metro
| Census median | Clay Township | St. Clair County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,005 | $1,029 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $307,600 | $224,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,661 | $1,469 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $87,292 | $71,270 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 18.3% | 21.0% | 22.9% |
Ranked 7th most affordable of 30 in St. Clair County. See all 30.
Cost of living near Clay Township
The towns around Clay Township, each with its own page.
- Algonac Rent $910 · Home $199,500 140th most affordable in the metro
- Cottrellville Rent $965 · Home $293,900 62nd most affordable in the metro
- Ira Township Rent $1,266 · Home $244,200 159th most affordable in the metro
- New Baltimore Rent $1,039 · Home $323,200 18th most affordable in the metro
- Marine City Rent $944 · Home $159,800 45th most affordable in the metro
- Harrison Township Rent $1,097 · Home $262,400 106th most affordable in the metro
- Chesterfield Rent $1,140 · Home $295,700 66th most affordable in the metro
- Casco Township Rent $1,091 · Home $303,200 77th most affordable in the metro
Living in Clay Township
- Homes for sale in Clay Township Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Clay Township Houses and apartments for rent
- Clay Township neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Clay Township crime rate From Clay Township'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
- Clay Township city guide Pros, homes and city services
Clay Township cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Clay Township, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Clay Township takes 18.3% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 54th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Clay Township?
The median gross rent is $1,005 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 17% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Clay Township?
Owners put the median home value at $307,600, 23% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,661 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Clay Township?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Clay Township home at $1,333 a month calls for about $53,000 a year. The median household here earns $87,292.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Clay Township. 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.