Data story
Macomb Township, Michigan by the numbers in 2026
Home values, rents, incomes, permits and pros in Macomb Township, Macomb County, and how they compare with the neighbors.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
2 min read
- Residents
- 92,629
- Median home value
- $387,000
- Median rent
- $1,379/mo
- Typical year built
- 2000
Macomb Township ranks 2nd of 6 for median home value, at $387,000
Median home value This page
| Group | Median home value |
|---|---|
| Macomb Township (this page) | $387,000 |
| Washington Township | $408,400 |
| Harrison Township | $262,400 |
| Lenox Township | $212,900 |
| Clinton Township | $225,000 |
| Shelby Township | $354,500 |
Every place has a story, and the numbers tell more of it than you might think. Macomb Township is home to about 92,629 people in 32,514 homes, according to the latest Census estimates.
The median home there is worth $387,000, 59% above Macomb County.
Money and housing costs
Median household income is $120,652, 57% above Metro Detroit. Median rent is $1,379 a month, 14% above Metro Detroit.
91% of homes are lived in by their owners, against 71% across Metro Detroit. Owners with a mortgage spend a median $2,125 a month on the house, taxes and insurance included.
The houses themselves
The typical home in Macomb Township was built in 2000, against 1968 for the metro. 1% of homes were built before 1940 and 16% since 2010.
Recent sales in Macomb Township
192 property sales were recorded in Macomb Township in the last 12 months, at a median price of $465,000. About 6% went to companies and investors rather than people buying a home to live in.
Building permits in Macomb Township
37 building permits were issued in Macomb Township in the last 12 months, down 89% from the year before. Contractors put $20,290,000 of work on those permits. That includes 37 new buildings.
Getting around and paying the bills
For average commute to work, Macomb Township comes in at 28.6 minutes. For workers who work from home, Macomb Township comes in at 14.7%.
For median property tax bill, Macomb Township comes in at $4,179 a year. For property taxes as a share of home value, Macomb Township comes in at 1.08%.
For households with a broadband subscription, Macomb Township comes in at 97.2%. For adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or more, Macomb Township comes in at 38.4%.
For median age, Macomb Township comes in at 41.1 years. For households with children under 18, Macomb Township comes in at 37.7%.
For residents below the poverty line, Macomb Township comes in at 4.4%.
Macomb Township and its neighbors
Washington Township next door has a median home value of $408,400 and a median rent of $1,151, built 1995. Harrison Township next door has a median home value of $262,400 and a median rent of $1,097, built 1980.
Lenox Township next door has a median home value of $212,900 and a median rent of $1,360, built 1998.
Final word
Every number here links back to a page you can use, from homes for sale in Macomb Township to the local pros who work there. Keep this page handy.
Sources
Editor In Chief, Detroit Ledger
Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.