45th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Marine City, MI
A typical home in Marine City costs about $1,017 a month, 18.0% of the median household income of $67,683. That makes Marine City the 6th most affordable of 30 places in St. Clair County and 45th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $944
- Median home value
- $159,800
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,090
- Of income on housing
- 18.0%
Marine City against St. Clair County and the metro
| Census median | Marine City | St. Clair County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $944 | $1,029 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $159,800 | $224,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,090 | $1,469 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $67,683 | $71,270 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 18.0% | 21.0% | 22.9% |
Ranked 6th most affordable of 30 in St. Clair County. See all 30.
Cost of living near Marine City
The towns around Marine City, each with its own page.
- China Township Rent $0 · Home $322,600 116th most affordable in the metro
- Cottrellville Rent $965 · Home $293,900 62nd most affordable in the metro
- East China Township Rent $909 · Home $275,900 124th most affordable in the metro
- Algonac Rent $910 · Home $199,500 140th most affordable in the metro
- ST Clair Rent $1,113 · Home $223,200 136th most affordable in the metro
- Ira Township Rent $1,266 · Home $244,200 159th most affordable in the metro
- Casco Township Rent $1,091 · Home $303,200 77th most affordable in the metro
- Clay Township Rent $1,005 · Home $307,600 54th most affordable in the metro
Living in Marine City
- Homes for sale in Marine City Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Marine City Houses and apartments for rent
- Marine City neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Marine City crime rate From Marine City's own police reports
- Cost of living in St. Clair County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Marine City city guide Pros, homes and city services
Marine City cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Marine City, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Marine City takes 18.0% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 45th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Marine City?
The median gross rent is $944 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 22% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Marine City?
Owners put the median home value at $159,800, 36% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,090 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Marine City?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Marine City home at $1,017 a month calls for about $41,000 a year. The median household here earns $67,683.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Marine City. 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.