The Town FilesChesterfield, Michigan
Township in Macomb County · population 45,376 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $295,700
- Household income
- $91,508
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 41.3
Chesterfield is a township of 45,376 people in Macomb County, Michigan. The median home is worth $295,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more vibrant than 86% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 81% of Michigan towns, more upscale than 80% of Michigan towns.
How Chesterfield ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chesterfield is worth $295,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $91,508, which is more affordable than 31% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,140 a month. 82.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chesterfield | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,140 | $955 |
| Median household income | $91,508 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Chesterfield
| People | Chesterfield | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in Chesterfield
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 17.9°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesterfield since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 8, 1964 about 0.7 miles from the town center and killed 11. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 227 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 20, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 20, 2023.
Severe weather in Macomb County since 1996
Macomb County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Macomb County
Macomb County had 336,295 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,046 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Chesterfield itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Chesterfield
9 public schools with 3,835 students, about 17.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School | K-5 | 661 | 20.7 |
| Middle School East | 6-8 | 593 | 19.8 |
| Anchor Bay Middle School South | 6-8 | 518 | 16.7 |
| Great Oaks Elementary School | PK-5 | 475 | 19.8 |
| Green Elementary School | PK-5 | 474 | 19.8 |
| Francis A Higgins Elem School | PK-5 | 433 | 16.0 |
| Dean A Naldrett School | PK-5 | 348 | 13.9 |
| Lottie M Schmidt Elem School | PK-5 | 333 | 18.5 |
| Sugarbush Early Childhood | PK-PK | — | — |
Towns near Chesterfield
- New Haven, MI3.5 mi · 6,097 people · home $209,000
- New Baltimore, MI3.5 mi · 12,117 people · home $323,200
- Lenox, MI5.6 mi · 12,119 people · home $212,900
- Macomb, MI5.6 mi · 91,663 people · home $387,000
- Harrison, MI6.4 mi · 24,314 people · home $262,400
- Mount Clemens, MI6.8 mi · 15,697 people · home $179,400
- Ira, MI7.6 mi · 4,967 people · home $244,200
- Ray, MI8.1 mi · 3,780 people · home $377,700
Chesterfield questions
Is Chesterfield, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chesterfield scores better for retirees than 12% of Michigan towns and quieter than 11%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Chesterfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Chesterfield is valued at $295,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,508, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,140 a month.
What is the weather like in Chesterfield?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 32.2 inches of snow.
Does Chesterfield get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesterfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 8, 1964. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)