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Eau Claire, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Cass County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
507
Population
570/sq mi density
$62,500
Median Income
$30,198 per capita
$130,000
Home Value
$247,430 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $861/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$130,000
54% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.8%
28% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
231
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$130,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$247,430
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
83.8%
Owner-Occupied
16.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$861/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
83.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $130,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $247,430 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $861 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 231 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 24.7% |