At a Glance
Median Income
$49,377
$27,980 per capita
Home Value
$136,000
Zillow: $166,744
Median Rent
$972/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
757/100K
2,300/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Huron 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
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 5.5% (53% 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 $166,744. 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 757 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 99% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,300/100K. The murder rate is 7.0/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population28,724
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density3,546/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,377
Per Capita$27,980
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$7,417M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,000
Rent$972
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$166,744
Housing Units13,565
Rent Burden36.2%
Crime
F
Violent757/100K
Property2,300/100K
Murder7.0/100K
Assault573/100K
Burglary431/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,609/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.9 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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