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Mount Clemens.
About
Life in Mount Clemens
Life here is genuinely affordable compared to metro Detroit, with median home values around $179,000 and rent averaging $847 a month—that matters when you're actually trying to build equity or keep housing costs manageable. It's a working-class city of about 15,600 people that functions as Macomb County's seat, so you'll find stable local government jobs, but the broader job market means most people commute into Detroit proper or surrounding areas, averaging about 25 minutes. The community itself has character: the Anton Art Center operates out of a restored Carnegie library, the Emerald Theatre hosts regular concerts, and there's a genuine mix of longtime residents and newer arrivals, with a median age around 40 that reflects both families and empty-nesters.
Mount Clemens at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Foreign-Born
2.3%
Broadband Internet
90.9%
of households
Population Growth
-1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Mount Clemens: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mount Clemens, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (24.4%), and 3.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.1%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.9%
of households
Married Couples
32.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.10
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% below MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Mount Clemens
In Mount Clemens, rent runs 25% below the MI average, and home values are 23% below the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,824
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $173,700 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MI
Unemployment in Mount Clemens and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Macomb County, which includes Mount Clemens, is close to the MI average.
Unemployment rate
Mount Clemens: Macomb County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Macomb County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mount Clemens is about 2% of Macomb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mount Clemens Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute26.5 min avg
How Mount Clemens residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mount Clemens, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 36 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 61% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Macomb County Sheriff's Office, which covers Mount Clemens, runs 61% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
129.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
362.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Macomb County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Macomb County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Macomb County, which includes Mount Clemens, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.1M |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.2M |
| 2020 | 24 | Lakeshore Flood | $753,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.9M |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Macomb County, county-wide
Mount Clemens is about 2% of Macomb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Macomb County, which includes Mount Clemens, is typically good — 256 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
256
per year
Moderate Days
99
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Macomb County, county-wide
Mount Clemens is about 2% of Macomb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mount Clemens has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.0"
Annual Snowfall
32.2"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.22" |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 1.75" |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.45" |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.36" |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 3.59" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 3.31" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.82" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.68" |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 3.17" |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 2.82" |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.60" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.19" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mount Clemens
Mount Clemens has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Mclaren Macomb
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Harbor Oaks Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.4 mi away · New Baltimore
Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Warren
Beaumont Hospital, Troy
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.8 mi away · Troy
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mount Clemens
Mount Clemens's student/teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mount Clemens (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 13,876 students · in-state tuition $3,745 · 18% graduate · median earnings $44,976 (10 yrs after entry)
Rochester Christian University
14.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 792 students · in-state tuition $30,510 · 52% graduate · median earnings $50,729 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Michigan
13.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 629 students · in-state tuition $21,655 · 82% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 445 students · 73% graduate · median earnings $73,717 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 54 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mount Clemens
Mount Clemens has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (54 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
54 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
65 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mount Clemens
Mount Clemens Public Library
150 Cass Avenue, Mount Clemens
Cities Near Mount Clemens
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mount Clemens FAQ
Is Mount Clemens, Michigan affordable?⌄
Mount Clemens's median rent is $847/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,310/year. Median home value is $179,400.
Is Mount Clemens, Michigan safe?⌄
Mount Clemens is policed by the Macomb County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 130 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 363 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mount Clemens, Michigan?⌄
Macomb County, which includes Mount Clemens, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mount Clemens, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Mount Clemens is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $847/month and median household income is $52,310/year. The median home value is $179,400. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mount Clemens, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Mount Clemens is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from