The Town FilesPort Huron, Michigan
City in St. Clair County · population 28,983 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $149,300
- Household income
- $50,366
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 38.6
Port Huron is a city of 28,983 people in St. Clair County, Michigan. The median home is worth $149,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 98% of Michigan towns, hipper than 95% of Michigan towns.
How Port Huron 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 Port Huron is worth $149,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $50,366, which is more affordable than 43% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $982 a month. 61.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Port Huron | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $982 | $955 |
| Median household income | $50,366 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Port Huron
| People | Port Huron | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.6% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in Port Huron
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 19.9°F. About 34.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.5 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Huron since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 10.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 96 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 27, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 24, 2011.
Severe weather in St. Clair County since 1996
St. Clair County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
Jobs and pay in St. Clair County
St. Clair County had 42,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,695 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Port Huron itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Port Huron
9 public schools with 3,211 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron Northern High School | 9-12 | 1,158 | 21.8 |
| Holland Woods Middle School | 6-8 | 408 | 14.6 |
| H D Crull Elementary School | PK-5 | 383 | 14.7 |
| Garfield Elementary School | PK-5 | 359 | 10.9 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | PK-5 | 266 | 11.1 |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary | K-5 | 249 | 10.4 |
| Blue Water Middle College Academy (charter) | 9-12 | 208 | 13.0 |
| East Shore Leadership Academy (charter) | K-8 | 174 | 21.8 |
| Harrison Center | 6-12 | 6 | 3.0 |
Towns near Port Huron
- Port Huron, MI2.6 mi · 10,792 people · home $196,000
- Fort Gratiot, MI4.5 mi · 11,242 people · home $241,200
- Marysville, MI6.4 mi · 9,997 people · home $208,600
- Kimball, MI7.1 mi · 9,609 people · home $197,500
- Clyde, MI7.7 mi · 5,523 people · home $235,700
- Burtchville, MI9.6 mi · 4,077 people · home $162,000
- St. Clair, MI11.0 mi · 7,085 people · home $334,600
- St. Clair, MI11.9 mi · 5,464 people · home $223,200
Port Huron questions
Is Port Huron, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Port Huron scores better for retirees than 7% of Michigan towns and quieter than 3%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Port Huron?
The median owner-occupied home in Port Huron is valued at $149,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,366, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $982 a month.
What is the weather like in Port Huron?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.9 inches of precipitation a year and 35.5 inches of snow.
Does Port Huron get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Huron since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. 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)