136th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in ST Clair, MI
A typical home in ST Clair costs about $1,291 a month, 22.2% of the median household income of $69,688. That makes ST Clair the 22nd most affordable of 30 places in St. Clair County and 136th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,113
- Median home value
- $223,200
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,468
- Of income on housing
- 22.2%
ST Clair against St. Clair County and the metro
| Census median | ST Clair | St. Clair County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,113 | $1,029 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $223,200 | $224,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,468 | $1,469 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $69,688 | $71,270 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 22.2% | 21.0% | 22.9% |
Ranked 22nd most affordable of 30 in St. Clair County. See all 30.
Cost of living near ST Clair
The towns around ST Clair, each with its own page.
- China Township Rent $0 · Home $322,600 116th most affordable in the metro
- ST Clair Township Rent $1,285 · Home $334,600 83rd most affordable in the metro
- East China Township Rent $909 · Home $275,900 124th most affordable in the metro
- Marysville Rent $974 · Home $208,600 137th most affordable in the metro
- Marine City Rent $944 · Home $159,800 45th most affordable in the metro
- Kimball Rent $1,150 · Home $197,500 117th 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
Living in ST Clair
- Homes for sale in ST Clair Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in ST Clair Houses and apartments for rent
- ST Clair neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- ST Clair crime rate From ST Clair'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
- ST Clair city guide Pros, homes and city services
ST Clair cost of living questions
5 questions
Is ST Clair, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in ST Clair takes 22.2% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 136th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in ST Clair?
The median gross rent is $1,113 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 8% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in ST Clair?
Owners put the median home value at $223,200, 11% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,468 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in ST Clair?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical ST Clair home at $1,291 a month calls for about $52,000 a year. The median household here earns $69,688.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ST Clair. 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.