City Town Info

Mount Clemens, MI


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Mount Clemens, Michigan

Introduction to Mount Clemens, Michigan

Mount Clemens, Michigan, in Macomb county, is 7 miles N of St. Clair Shores, Michigan and 20 miles NE of Detroit, Michigan. The city is conveniently located inside the Detroit metropolitan area. There are an estimated 17,312 people in Mount Clemens.

Mount Clemens History

In 1795, the area now known as Mount Clemens was first surveyed by Christian Clemens, who became one of its early settlers. In 1818, the area was named Mount Clemens. The post office of Mount Clemens was established in 1821 and John Stockton was named its first postmaster. In 1837, Mount Clemens was incorporated as a village, but it was reincorporated as a city in 1879.

Mount Clemens and nearby Attractions

  • Michigan Transit Museum
  • Stony Creek Metropark
  • Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
  • Fair Lane (Henry Ford estate)
  • Cranbrook Art Museum
  • Detroit Zoo

Things To Do In Mount Clemens

The city of Mount Clemens has a number of parks. During winter months, you can spend leisure time at the outdoor ice skating rinks of Dorothea-Leonore Park and Lawndale Park. Fishing and boating can be enjoyed at MacArthur Park, Clinton River Park and Shadyside Park. The city also has a wildlife sanctuary named Sleepy Hollow, where you will find a number of scenic trails. Apart from these, the city of Mount Clemens also includes restaurants, movie theaters and shopping areas.

Mount Clemens Transportation

Detroit City Airport is the nearest major airport.

Mount Clemens Higher Education

Macomb Community College, Lawrence Technological University, Oakland University, Wayne State University, University of Phoenix - Detroit Campus, St Clair County Community College and Oakland Community College - Bloomfield Hills Campus are all nearby.

High Points

Mount Clemens strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Mount Clemens Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Mount Clemens Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Mount Clemens Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Mount Clemens Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Mount Clemens, MI

Comparing Mount Clemens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Women77
Age of the Population56
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use79
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime21
Detailed pages on related topics: Mount Clemens mortgage and property, Mount Clemens travel

You are visiting:
All StatesMichigan > Mount Clemens

Find a school near you

Additional Details

Mount Clemens Hotels & TravelMount Clemens Hotels & Travel
Mount Clemens hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation.
Mount Clemens MortgageMount Clemens Mortgage
Mount Clemens property, mortgage, and real estate.

Career and College Resources on CityTownInfo

Real-World Career Reports

Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.

Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!

Career References and Original Articles

Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.

Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.

Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.

Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".

College Directories and Lists

These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.

Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.

Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.

Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.

Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.

Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.

Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.

Places Similar to Mount Clemens

We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.

Find places similar to Mount Clemens

Historic Mount Clemens

photo

Medea Bath House between 1880 and 1899

Select a photo to view (Source):

Medea Bath House between 1880 and 1899

Fountain House between 1880 and 1899

Sherman House between 1880 and 1899

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Mount Clemens Government Officials

Are you an official in the Mount Clemens government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Mount Clemens. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click to verify BBB accreditation and to see a BBB report.    TRUSTe online privacy certification