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St. Clair Shores, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Macomb County County
St. Clair Shores, MI
At a Glance
How St. Clair Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Clair Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is St. Clair Shores a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. Clair Shores residents earn a median household income of $72,693 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,499. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,678 business establishments, including 1,797 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Clair Shores is $196,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,453. Median rent is $1,143/month, with 28.2% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
St. Clair Shores reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 930/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.
Education
29.4% of adults in St. Clair Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Clair Shores has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.