159th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Ira Township, MI
A typical home in Ira Township costs about $1,398 a month, 23.8% of the median household income of $70,469. That makes Ira Township the 27th most affordable of 30 places in St. Clair County and 159th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,266
- Median home value
- $244,200
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,530
- Of income on housing
- 23.8%
Ira Township against St. Clair County and the metro
| Census median | Ira Township | St. Clair County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,266 | $1,029 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $244,200 | $224,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,530 | $1,469 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $70,469 | $71,270 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 23.8% | 21.0% | 22.9% |
Ranked 27th most affordable of 30 in St. Clair County. See all 30.
Cost of living near Ira Township
The towns around Ira Township, each with its own page.
- Lenox Township Rent $1,360 · Home $212,900 174th most affordable in the metro
- China Township Rent $0 · Home $322,600 116th most affordable in the metro
- Chesterfield Rent $1,140 · Home $295,700 66th most affordable in the metro
- New Baltimore Rent $1,039 · Home $323,200 18th most affordable in the metro
- Clay Township Rent $1,005 · Home $307,600 54th most affordable in the metro
- Cottrellville Rent $965 · Home $293,900 62nd most affordable in the metro
- Casco Township Rent $1,091 · Home $303,200 77th most affordable in the metro
- New Haven Rent $1,268 · Home $209,000 186th most affordable in the metro
Living in Ira Township
- Homes for sale in Ira Township Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Ira Township Houses and apartments for rent
- Ira Township neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Cost of living in St. Clair County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Ira Township city guide Pros, homes and city services
Ira Township cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Ira Township, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Ira Township takes 23.8% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 159th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Ira Township?
The median gross rent is $1,266 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 5% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Ira Township?
Owners put the median home value at $244,200, 2% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,530 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Ira Township?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Ira Township home at $1,398 a month calls for about $56,000 a year. The median household here earns $70,469.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Ira 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.