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St Clair Shores, MI


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St. Clair Shores, Michigan

St. Clair Shores, Michigan, in Macomb county, is 14 miles NE of Detroit, Michigan. The city is considered part of the Detroit metropolitan area. St. Clair Shores has a population of 63,096.

The People and Families of St. Clair Shores

In St. Clair Shores, about 54% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in St. Clair Shores live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, St. Clair Shores had a median family income of $59,245. St. Clair Shores is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. St. Clair Shores finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in St. Clair Shores ($23,585). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

St. Clair Shores Housing

About 86% of housing units in St. Clair Shores are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In St. Clair Shores, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

St Clair Shores strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%St Clair Shores People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%St Clair Shores Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%St Clair Shores Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%St Clair Shores Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%St Clair Shores Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%St Clair Shores Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of St. Clair Shores, MI

Comparing St Clair Shores 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
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population86
Male Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Affordability of Rents62
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Housing Recently Built36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime74

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