171st most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Port Huron, MI
A typical home in Port Huron costs about $1,061 a month, 25.3% of the median household income of $50,366. That makes Port Huron the 29th most affordable of 30 places in St. Clair County and 171st of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $982
- Median home value
- $149,300
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,140
- Of income on housing
- 25.3%
Port Huron against St. Clair County and the metro
| Census median | Port Huron | St. Clair County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $982 | $1,029 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $149,300 | $224,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,140 | $1,469 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $50,366 | $71,270 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 25.3% | 21.0% | 22.9% |
Ranked 29th most affordable of 30 in St. Clair County. See all 30.
Cost of living near Port Huron
The towns around Port Huron, each with its own page.
- Marysville Rent $974 · Home $208,600 137th most affordable in the metro
- Fort Gratiot Rent $989 · Home $241,200 34th most affordable in the metro
- Port Huron Township Rent $1,094 · Home $196,000 168th most affordable in the metro
- Kimball Rent $1,150 · Home $197,500 117th most affordable in the metro
- Clyde Township Rent $1,072 · Home $235,700 68th most affordable in the metro
- Burtchville Township Rent $1,032 · Home $162,000 146th most affordable in the metro
- ST Clair Township Rent $1,285 · Home $334,600 83rd most affordable in the metro
- ST Clair Rent $1,113 · Home $223,200 136th most affordable in the metro
Living in Port Huron
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- Port Huron crime rate From Port Huron's own police reports
- Port Huron cost of living by neighborhood Every neighborhood ranked, updated monthly
- Most expensive neighborhoods in Port Huron The last 12 months
- Least expensive neighborhoods in Port Huron The last 12 months
- Cost of living in St. Clair County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Port Huron city guide Pros, homes and city services
Port Huron cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Port Huron, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Port Huron takes 25.3% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 171st most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Port Huron?
The median gross rent is $982 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 19% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Port Huron?
Owners put the median home value at $149,300, 40% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,140 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Port Huron?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Port Huron home at $1,061 a month calls for about $42,000 a year. The median household here earns $50,366.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Port Huron. 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.