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Yale, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,157
Population
1,574/sq mi density
$50,673
Median Income
$24,504 per capita
$112,100
Home Value
$240,505 Zillow
$779
Median Rent
36.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
480
Violent Crime/100K
1,173 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$50,673 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,100 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$112,100
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$779/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.6%
3% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
917
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$112,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$240,505
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.6%
Owner-Occupied
32.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$779/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
67.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $112,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,505 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $779 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 917 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 36.7% |