At a Glance
Median Income
$45,082
$21,819 per capita
Home Value
$59,400
Zillow: $80,290
Median Rent
$879/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,219/100K
1,104/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
71.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
23.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Ecorse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ecorse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ecorse a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ecorse residents earn a median household income of $45,082 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,819. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ecorse is $59,400 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $80,290. Median rent is $879/month, with 28.8% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Ecorse reports 1,219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 221% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,104/100K. The murder rate is 20.8/100K.
Education
8.8% of adults in Ecorse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
71.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ecorse has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population9,170
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density3,229/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,082
Per Capita$21,819
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,400
Rent$879
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$80,290
Housing Units4,128
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,219/100K
Property1,104/100K
Murder20.8/100K
Assault958/100K
Burglary250/100K
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation581 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+71.5%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute23 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Ecorse was founded in 1903.
The median home in Ecorse was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.
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