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Port Sanilac, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
787 Population 926/sq mi density
$41,779 Median Income $32,110 per capita
$154,500 Home Value $256,025 Zillow
$831 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
638 Violent Crime/100K 2,850 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,779 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$154,500 home value, $831/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
638 violent crimes/100K (68% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Sanilac, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,779
44% below
$32,110 per capita
Home Value
$154,500
45% below
Zillow: $256,025
Median Rent
$831/mo
29% below
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
638/100K
68% above
2,850/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Port Sanilac Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
55%
Rent
71%
Poverty
122%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
168%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Sanilac a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Sanilac residents earn a median household income of $41,779 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,110. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 879 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Sanilac is $154,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,025. Median rent is $831/month, with 30.3% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Port Sanilac reports 638 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,850/100K.

Education

23.9% of adults in Port Sanilac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Sanilac has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population787
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density926/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,779
Per Capita$32,110
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$1,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,500
Rent$831
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$256,025
Housing Units474
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent638/100K
Property2,850/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,591/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation622 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute35 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Port Sanilac was founded in 1857.
The median home in Port Sanilac was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.