Data story · 2026
The homes of Macomb Township, 2026
Kinds of homes, bedrooms, new building and vacancy for Macomb Township, from the latest Census estimates and compared with Macomb County.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
1 min read
- Homes that are single-family houses
- 78.1%
- Homes in buildings of 20 or more units
- 6.4%
- Homes with four or more bedrooms
- 34.4%
- Homes built in 2020 or later
- 1.8%
Washington Township has the highest homes that are single-family houses, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Homes with four or more bedrooms, Homes built in 2020 or later, Homes standing vacant, 68.4%, and Clinton Township the lowest, 48.4%
Homes that are single-family houses, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Homes with four or more bedrooms, Homes built in 2020 or later, Homes standing vacant
| Group | Homes that are single-family houses, Homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Homes with four or more bedrooms, Homes built in 2020 or later, Homes standing vacant |
|---|---|
| Washington Township | 68.4% |
| Harrison Township | 54.7% |
| Lenox Township | 61.8% |
| Clinton Township | 48.4% |
| Shelby Township | 61.9% |
| Chesterfield | 64.0% |
Look past the headlines and the numbers start talking. For homes that are single-family houses, Macomb Township comes in at 78.1%, against 68.4% across Macomb County and 69.8% for Metro Detroit.
That is the 9th highest of 27 communities in Macomb County. For homes in buildings of 20 or more units, Macomb Township comes in at 6.4%, against 3.7% across Macomb County and 2.9% for Metro Detroit.
That is the 4th highest of 24 communities in Macomb County.
The rest of the numbers
For homes with four or more bedrooms, Macomb Township comes in at 34.4%, against 18.5% across Macomb County and 21.3% for Metro Detroit. That is the 2nd highest of 27 communities in Macomb County.
For homes built in 2020 or later, Macomb Township comes in at 1.8%, against 1.1% across Macomb County and 0.8% for Metro Detroit. That is the 10th highest of 21 communities in Macomb County.
For homes standing vacant, Macomb Township comes in at 2.0%, against 3.9% across Macomb County and 8.2% for Metro Detroit. That is the 3rd lowest of 26 communities in Macomb County.
Next door
Washington Township nearby comes in at 68.4% for homes that are single-family houses. Harrison Township nearby comes in at 54.7% for homes that are single-family houses.
Lenox Township nearby comes in at 61.8% for homes that are single-family houses.
How we read the numbers
Every figure is the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ranks compare communities in Macomb County with the same figure on file.
Final word
Every place named here links to its own guide on Rebuild Detroit. That is the story so far.
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.