St. Clair Shores, Michigan

Michigan community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

80.1

B-

out of 100

Overview

St. Clair Shores is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 57,548, part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $236,247. Median household income is $71,481.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 57,548 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $236,247 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $71,481 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27.2 minutes
  • Part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

57,548

Source: Census ACS

$236,247

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$71,481

Source: Census ACS

27.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

47

Source: Walk Score

94 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Macomb County (county-level results)

42%
56%
Democrat 214,977
Republican 284,660
Leans R+13.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 86.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 83.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 51.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 47/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 50.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 80.1

Location

St. Clair Shores, MI (42.4635, -82.9007)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.