At a Glance
Median Income
$45,082
$21,819 per capita
Home Value
$59,400
Zillow: $81,721
Median Rent
$879/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
71.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
23.4% smoking rate
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 7.8% (117% 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 $81,721. 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.
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 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population9,170
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density3,229/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,082
Per Capita$21,819
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,400
Rent$879
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$81,721
Housing Units4,128
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
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.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.