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St Clair Shores, MI


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St. Clair Shores, Michigan

Introduction to 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.

St. Clair Shores History

The area where the city of St. Clair Shores stands today was inhabited by French settlers as early as 1710. It was a part of Erin Township from 1843 until 1911. The city was once home to an amusement park named Jefferson Beach. St. Clair Shores grew from a resort community to a suburban city rapidly after World War II. It was incorporated in 1951.

St. Clair Shores and nearby Attractions

  • St Clair Shores Parks & Recreation Department
  • City of St Clair Shores Department of Parks & Recreation
  • St Clair Shores Historical
  • Roseville Recreation Department
  • Lake St Clair Park
  • Spindler Park

Things To Do In St. Clair Shores

The city offers an array of recreational opportunities for people of all ages. You can hangout with friends at the various parks in the city, or enjoy shopping at the several shopping plazas.

St. Clair Shores Transportation

The nearest major airport to the city is the Detroit City Airport.

St. Clair Shores Higher Education

Colleges situated close to the city include Macomb Community College, University of Phoenix-Detroit Campus, Lawrence Technological University and Oakland Community College-Bloomfield Hills Campus.

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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