162nd most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Eastpointe, MI
A typical home in Eastpointe costs about $1,258 a month, 24.2% of the median household income of $62,325. That makes Eastpointe the 19th most affordable of 27 places in Macomb County and 162nd of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,325
- Median home value
- $142,200
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,190
- Of income on housing
- 24.2%
Eastpointe against Macomb County and the metro
| Census median | Eastpointe | Macomb County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,325 | $1,211 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $142,200 | $243,900 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,190 | $1,628 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $62,325 | $77,837 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 24.2% | 21.9% | 22.9% |
Ranked 19th most affordable of 27 in Macomb County. See all 27.
Cost of living near Eastpointe
The towns around Eastpointe, each with its own page.
- Detroit Rent $1,074 · Home $83,900 197th most affordable in the metro
- Harper Woods Rent $1,351 · Home $157,200 178th most affordable in the metro
- Warren Rent $1,225 · Home $193,400 167th most affordable in the metro
- Roseville Rent $1,233 · Home $155,800 160th most affordable in the metro
- ST Clair Shores Rent $1,183 · Home $210,700 121st most affordable in the metro
- Grosse Pointe Woods Rent $1,879 · Home $342,100 71st most affordable in the metro
- Grosse Pointe Shores Rent $0 · Home $733,500 170th most affordable in the metro
- Center Line Rent $788 · Home $156,600 169th most affordable in the metro
Living in Eastpointe
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- Eastpointe crime rate From Eastpointe's own police reports
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- Most expensive neighborhoods in Eastpointe The last 12 months
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- Cost of living in Macomb County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Eastpointe city guide Pros, homes and city services
Eastpointe cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Eastpointe, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Eastpointe takes 24.2% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 162nd most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Eastpointe?
The median gross rent is $1,325 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 10% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Eastpointe?
Owners put the median home value at $142,200, 43% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,190 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Eastpointe?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Eastpointe home at $1,258 a month calls for about $50,000 a year. The median household here earns $62,325.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Eastpointe. 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.