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Port Hope, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Huron County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
297 Population 294/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $36,171 per capita
$84,600 Home Value $185,263 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
486 Violent Crime/100K 2,369 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,600 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
486 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Hope, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$36,171 per capita
Home Value
$84,600
70% below
Zillow: $185,263
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
486/100K
28% above
2,369/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
261 sunny days/yr

How Port Hope Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
30%
Rent
64%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Hope a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Hope residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,171. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 999 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Hope is $84,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,263. Median rent is $750/month, with 33.6% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Port Hope reports 486 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,369/100K.

Education

15.3% of adults in Port Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Hope has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population297
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$36,171
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$967

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,600
Rent$750
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$185,263
Housing Units201
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

F
Violent486/100K
Property2,369/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,757/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation614 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Port Hope was built in 1954.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.