34th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Fort Gratiot, MI
A typical home in Fort Gratiot costs about $1,268 a month, 17.5% of the median household income of $87,165. That makes Fort Gratiot the 4th most affordable of 30 places in St. Clair County and 34th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $989
- Median home value
- $241,200
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,547
- Of income on housing
- 17.5%
Fort Gratiot against St. Clair County and the metro
| Census median | Fort Gratiot | St. Clair County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $989 | $1,029 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $241,200 | $224,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,547 | $1,469 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $87,165 | $71,270 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 17.5% | 21.0% | 22.9% |
Ranked 4th most affordable of 30 in St. Clair County. See all 30.
Cost of living near Fort Gratiot
The towns around Fort Gratiot, each with its own page.
- Port Huron Rent $982 · Home $149,300 171st most affordable in the metro
- Port Huron Township Rent $1,094 · Home $196,000 168th most affordable in the metro
- Burtchville Township Rent $1,032 · Home $162,000 146th most affordable in the metro
- Clyde Township Rent $1,072 · Home $235,700 68th most affordable in the metro
- Grant Township Rent $1,096 · Home $249,000 43rd most affordable in the metro
- Kimball Rent $1,150 · Home $197,500 117th most affordable in the metro
- Marysville Rent $974 · Home $208,600 137th most affordable in the metro
- Kenockee Township Rent $0 · Home $232,200 193rd most affordable in the metro
Living in Fort Gratiot
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- Cost of living in St. Clair County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
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Fort Gratiot cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Fort Gratiot, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Fort Gratiot takes 17.5% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 34th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Fort Gratiot?
The median gross rent is $989 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 18% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Fort Gratiot?
Owners put the median home value at $241,200, 3% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,547 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Fort Gratiot?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Fort Gratiot home at $1,268 a month calls for about $51,000 a year. The median household here earns $87,165.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Fort Gratiot. 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.