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Port Huron.
About
Life in Port Huron
Port Huron offers affordable housing and a manageable cost of living—median home values around $149,000 and median rent near $982—that makes it accessible for families and individuals priced out of bigger metros. The city's waterfront location is genuinely appealing if you're into boating or maritime history, and there's a legitimate cultural scene with theaters, film festivals, and the Great Lakes Maritime Center, but it's not a major draw for most people. Winter here is real—expect cold temperatures and significant snow alongside rain throughout the year thanks to the humid continental climate.
Port Huron at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.6%
Foreign-Born
2.1%
Broadband Internet
89.9%
of households
Population Growth
-2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.1% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Port Huron: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Port Huron, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (33.7%), and 1.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
18.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.6%
of households
Married Couples
31.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
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 13% below MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Port Huron
In Port Huron, rent runs 13% below the MI average, and home values are 36% below the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
62.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,089
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $173,559 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2.2 pts above MI average
Unemployment in Port Huron
Unemployment in Port Huron is 2.2 percentage points higher than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Port Huron Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.8 min avg
How Port Huron residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Port Huron, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 66 mi
Bishop International Airport (FNT)
Regional airport · few flights344k passengers boarded in 2025
- 70 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 102% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Port Huron runs 102% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
666.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,283.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Port Huron Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Clair County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Clair County, which includes Port Huron, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $965,000 |
| 2020 | 24 | Lakeshore Flood | $390,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.4M |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.0M |
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
St. Clair County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Clair County, which includes Port Huron, is typically good — 254 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
254
per year
Moderate Days
100
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
St. Clair County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Port Huron has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.9"
Annual Snowfall
35.5"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
122
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
139
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 20°F | 2.48" |
| Feb | 33°F | 21°F | 2.06" |
| Mar | 42°F | 28°F | 2.21" |
| Apr | 54°F | 38°F | 3.15" |
| May | 67°F | 49°F | 3.53" |
| Jun | 76°F | 59°F | 3.62" |
| Jul | 81°F | 65°F | 3.25" |
| Aug | 80°F | 64°F | 3.14" |
| Sep | 73°F | 57°F | 3.32" |
| Oct | 61°F | 46°F | 3.13" |
| Nov | 47°F | 35°F | 2.81" |
| Dec | 36°F | 26°F | 2.17" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Port Huron
Port Huron has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
4.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Lake Huron Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Mclaren Port Huron
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension River District Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.5 mi away · East China
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.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Port Huron
Port Huron's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Port Huron
St Clair County Community College
Public · 2-year · 2,138 students · in-state tuition $5,346 · 32% graduate · median earnings $44,222 (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, 89 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Port Huron
Port Huron has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (89 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
89 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Port Huron
Saint Clair County Library
210 Mcmorran Boulevard, Port Huron
Cities Near Port Huron
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Port Huron?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Port Huron FAQ
Is Port Huron, Michigan affordable?⌄
Port Huron's median rent is $982/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $50,366/year. Median home value is $149,300.
Is Port Huron, Michigan safe?⌄
Port Huron's violent crime rate was 667 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1284 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Port Huron, Michigan?⌄
Port Huron has an unemployment rate of 7.4%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Port Huron, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Port Huron is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $982/month and median household income is $50,366/year. The median home value is $149,300. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Port Huron, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Port Huron is 21 minutes, which is shorter than 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