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Cost of Living in Clinton County, MI

Population 79,626 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,092
Median home value$259,500
Median household income$88,210

The median rent in Clinton County, MI is $1,092/month, 3% lower than the Michigan median and 23% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $259,500, 22% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $88,210 a year, 21% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 14.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $43,680/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,312/mo

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Clinton County vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

Clinton CountyMichiganU.S.
Median rent$1,092$1,129$1,413
Median home value$259,500$231,600$332,700
Median household income$88,210$72,875$80,734
Homeownership rate82.2%73.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher35.4%32.4%35.7%
Poverty rate9.7%13.2%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.8%5.7%5.2%
Work from home16.3%13.5%15.1%
Median age41.840.238.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Clinton County, MI?

The median gross rent in Clinton County, MI is $1,092 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Clinton County, MI?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $43,680 a year in gross income.

Is Clinton County, MI expensive to live in?

Rent there is 23% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.9 times the median household income.

Other counties in Michigan

Wayne County, MIRent $1,132 · Income $60,539Oakland County, MIRent $1,376 · Income $97,760Macomb County, MIRent $1,211 · Income $77,837Kent County, MIRent $1,243 · Income $82,631Genesee County, MIRent $989 · Income $62,281Washtenaw County, MIRent $1,463 · Income $89,180

Counties with a similar cost of living

Sagadahoc County, MERent $1,098 · Income $87,806Miami County, KSRent $1,107 · Income $89,000Calumet County, WIRent $1,073 · Income $88,810Union County, SDRent $1,069 · Income $89,636Clermont County, OHRent $1,107 · Income $85,510Jackson County, GARent $1,126 · Income $89,544

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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