Port Huron, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · St. Clair County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
28,724 Population 3,546/sq mi density
$49,377 Median Income $27,980 per capita
$136,000 Home Value $176,098 Zillow
$972 Median Rent 36.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
599 Violent Crime/100K 1,539 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$49,377 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,000 home value, $972/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
599 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Huron, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,377
34% below
$27,980 per capita
Home Value
$136,000
52% below
Zillow: $176,098
Median Rent
$972/mo
16% below
36.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
599/100K
58% above
1,539/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Port Huron Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
48%
Rent
84%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
258%
Crime
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Huron a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Huron residents earn a median household income of $49,377 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,980. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,248 business establishments, including 292 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Huron is $136,000 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,098. Median rent is $972/month, with 36.2% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Port Huron reports 599 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,539/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.7% of adults in Port Huron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Huron has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population28,724
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density3,546/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,377
Per Capita$27,980
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$7,417M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,000
Rent$972
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$176,098
Housing Units13,565
Rent Burden36.2%

Crime

F
Violent599/100K
Property1,539/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault507/100K
Burglary262/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,609/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation596 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Port Huron was founded in 1814.
The median home in Port Huron was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.