12th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Emmett Township, MI
A typical home in Emmett Township costs about $1,324 a month, 16.4% of the median household income of $96,809. That makes Emmett Township the 2nd most affordable of 30 places in St. Clair County and 12th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,050
- Median home value
- $239,800
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,597
- Of income on housing
- 16.4%
Emmett Township against St. Clair County and the metro
| Census median | Emmett Township | St. Clair County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,050 | $1,029 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $239,800 | $224,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,597 | $1,469 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $96,809 | $71,270 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 16.4% | 21.0% | 22.9% |
Ranked 2nd most affordable of 30 in St. Clair County. See all 30.
Cost of living near Emmett Township
The towns around Emmett Township, each with its own page.
- Greenwood Township Rent $1,213 · Home $261,100 122nd most affordable in the metro
- Lynn Township Rent $970 · Home $283,300 128th most affordable in the metro
- Kenockee Township Rent $0 · Home $232,200 193rd most affordable in the metro
- Mussey Township Rent $848 · Home $216,100 92nd most affordable in the metro
- Riley Township Rent $1,305 · Home $348,500 99th most affordable in the metro
- Brockway Township Rent $1,313 · Home $235,200 123rd most affordable in the metro
- Berlin Township Rent $784 · Home $313,100 21st most affordable in the metro
- Capac Rent $772 · Home $161,700 86th most affordable in the metro
Living in Emmett Township
- Homes for sale in Emmett Township Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Emmett Township Houses and apartments for rent
- Cost of living in St. Clair County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Emmett Township city guide Pros, homes and city services
Emmett Township cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Emmett Township, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Emmett Township takes 16.4% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 12th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Emmett Township?
The median gross rent is $1,050 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 13% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Emmett Township?
Owners put the median home value at $239,800, 4% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,597 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Emmett Township?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Emmett Township home at $1,324 a month calls for about $53,000 a year. The median household here earns $96,809.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Emmett 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.