9th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Wales Township, MI
A typical home in Wales Township costs about $1,227 a month, 16.3% of the median household income of $90,417. That makes Wales Township the 1st most affordable of 30 places in St. Clair County and 9th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $869
- Median home value
- $273,700
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,584
- Of income on housing
- 16.3%
Wales Township against St. Clair County and the metro
| Census median | Wales Township | St. Clair County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $869 | $1,029 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $273,700 | $224,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,584 | $1,469 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $90,417 | $71,270 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 16.3% | 21.0% | 22.9% |
Ranked 1st most affordable of 30 in St. Clair County. See all 30.
Cost of living near Wales Township
The towns around Wales Township, each with its own page.
- Richmond Township Rent $0 · Home $378,800 42nd most affordable in the metro
- ST Clair Township Rent $1,285 · Home $334,600 83rd 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
- Columbus Township Rent $1,430 · Home $323,200 95th most affordable in the metro
- Kenockee Township Rent $0 · Home $232,200 193rd most affordable in the metro
- Riley Township Rent $1,305 · Home $348,500 99th most affordable in the metro
- Memphis Rent $820 · Home $213,300 173rd most affordable in the metro
Living in Wales Township
- Homes for sale in Wales Township Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Wales Township Houses and apartments for rent
- Cost of living in St. Clair County Every town in the county, ranked
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- Wales Township city guide Pros, homes and city services
Wales Township cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Wales Township, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Wales Township takes 16.3% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 9th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Wales Township?
The median gross rent is $869 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 28% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Wales Township?
Owners put the median home value at $273,700, 10% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,584 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Wales Township?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Wales Township home at $1,227 a month calls for about $49,000 a year. The median household here earns $90,417.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Wales 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.