99th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Riley Township, MI
A typical home in Riley Township costs about $1,670 a month, 20.6% of the median household income of $97,262. That makes Riley Township the 15th most affordable of 30 places in St. Clair County and 99th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,305
- Median home value
- $348,500
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $2,035
- Of income on housing
- 20.6%
Riley Township against St. Clair County and the metro
| Census median | Riley Township | St. Clair County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,305 | $1,029 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $348,500 | $224,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $2,035 | $1,469 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $97,262 | $71,270 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 20.6% | 21.0% | 22.9% |
Ranked 15th most affordable of 30 in St. Clair County. See all 30.
Cost of living near Riley Township
The towns around Riley Township, each with its own page.
- Armada Township Rent $1,053 · Home $331,100 14th most affordable in the metro
- Columbus Township Rent $1,430 · Home $323,200 95th most affordable in the metro
- Memphis Rent $820 · Home $213,300 173rd most affordable in the metro
- Richmond Township Rent $0 · Home $378,800 42nd most affordable in the metro
- Emmett Township Rent $1,050 · Home $239,800 12th most affordable in the metro
- Kenockee Township Rent $0 · Home $232,200 193rd most affordable in the metro
- Wales Township Rent $869 · Home $273,700 9th most affordable in the metro
- Berlin Township Rent $784 · Home $313,100 21st most affordable in the metro
Living in Riley Township
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Riley Township cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Riley Township, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Riley Township takes 20.6% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 99th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Riley Township?
The median gross rent is $1,305 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 8% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Riley Township?
Owners put the median home value at $348,500, 40% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $2,035 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Riley Township?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Riley Township home at $1,670 a month calls for about $67,000 a year. The median household here earns $97,262.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Riley 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.