Athens, OH vs St. Clair Shores, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Athens
80.9
#58 nationally
St. Clair Shores
80.1
#93 nationally
St. Clair Shores leads in median household income ($71,481 vs $34,493). Athens leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.1). Athens leads in average commute (16.2 min vs 27.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, OH | St. Clair Shores, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.9 (#58) | 80.1 (#93) |
| Population | 24,673 | 57,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $250,164 | $236,247 |
| Median Household Income | $34,493 | $71,481 |
| Average Commute | 16.2 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | R+13.7 |
B-
80.9 Score
Athens, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$250,164
Population
24,673
Crime
Low
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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B-
80.1 Score
St. Clair Shores, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$236,247
Population
57,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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