Deckerville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,057 Population 846/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $25,989 per capita
$81,900 Home Value $193,188 Zillow
$802 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,900 home value, $802/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Deckerville, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,375
21% below
$25,989 per capita
Home Value
$81,900
71% below
Zillow: $193,188
Median Rent
$802/mo
31% below
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
192% above
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Deckerville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Deckerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
29%
Rent
69%
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
292%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Deckerville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Deckerville residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,989. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 879 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Deckerville is $81,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,188. Median rent is $802/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

14.7% of adults in Deckerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Deckerville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,057
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density846/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$25,989
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$1,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,900
Rent$802
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$193,188
Housing Units431
Rent Burden19.3%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,591/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation816 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Deckerville was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.