117th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Kimball, MI
A typical home in Kimball costs about $1,261 a month, 21.3% of the median household income of $71,047. That makes Kimball the 17th most affordable of 30 places in St. Clair County and 117th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,150
- Median home value
- $197,500
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,371
- Of income on housing
- 21.3%
Kimball against St. Clair County and the metro
| Census median | Kimball | St. Clair County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,150 | $1,029 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $197,500 | $224,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,371 | $1,469 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $71,047 | $71,270 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 21.3% | 21.0% | 22.9% |
Ranked 17th most affordable of 30 in St. Clair County. See all 30.
Cost of living near Kimball
The towns around Kimball, each with its own page.
- Columbus Township Rent $1,430 · Home $323,200 95th most affordable in the metro
- Marysville Rent $974 · Home $208,600 137th most affordable in the metro
- Port Huron Township Rent $1,094 · Home $196,000 168th most affordable in the metro
- ST Clair Township Rent $1,285 · Home $334,600 83rd most affordable in the metro
- Clyde Township Rent $1,072 · Home $235,700 68th most affordable in the metro
- Wales Township Rent $869 · Home $273,700 9th most affordable in the metro
- Port Huron Rent $982 · Home $149,300 171st most affordable in the metro
- Fort Gratiot Rent $989 · Home $241,200 34th most affordable in the metro
Living in Kimball
- Homes for sale in Kimball Listings and off-market deals
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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
- Kimball city guide Pros, homes and city services
Kimball cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Kimball, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Kimball takes 21.3% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 117th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Kimball?
The median gross rent is $1,150 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 5% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Kimball?
Owners put the median home value at $197,500, 21% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,371 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Kimball?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Kimball home at $1,261 a month calls for about $50,000 a year. The median household here earns $71,047.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Kimball. 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.