Port Austin, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Huron County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
676
Population
683/sq mi density
$46,000
Median Income
$35,321 per capita
$162,100
Home Value
$253,815 Zillow
$676
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,000 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$162,100 home value, $676/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$162,100
42% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$676/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
659
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$162,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$253,815
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.2%
Owner-Occupied
30.8%
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:
$676/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $162,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $253,815 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $676 |
| 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 | 69.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 659 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 29.7% |