The Town FilesSt. Clair Shores, Michigan
City in Macomb County · population 58,874 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $210,700
- Household income
- $73,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 43.8
St. Clair Shores is a city of 58,874 people in Macomb County, Michigan. The median home is worth $210,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 95% of Michigan towns, hipper than 95% of Michigan towns.
How St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores is worth $210,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $73,500, which is more affordable than 48% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,183 a month. 83.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. Clair Shores | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,183 | $955 |
| Median household income | $73,500 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in St. Clair Shores
| People | St. Clair Shores | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in St. Clair Shores
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 16.6°F. About 35.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Clair Shores since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 14, 1990 about 1.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on November 13, 1955.
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 St. Clair Shores itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in St. Clair Shores
12 public schools with 7,398 students, about 20.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School | 9-12 | 1,441 | 23.6 |
| Jefferson Middle School | 6-8 | 974 | 21.6 |
| Lake Shore High School | 9-12 | 918 | 18.4 |
| Kennedy Middle School | 6-8 | 695 | 19.3 |
| Princeton Elementary School | K-5 | 643 | 18.9 |
| Rodgers Elementary School | PK-5 | 530 | 17.7 |
| Masonic Heights Elementary School | PK-5 | 476 | 17.6 |
| Violet Elementary School | PK-5 | 465 | 18.6 |
| Greenwood Elementary School | PK-5 | 416 | 18.9 |
| Ardmore Elementary School | K-5 | 383 | 20.2 |
| Harmon Elementary School | K-5 | 314 | 17.4 |
| North Lake High School | 9-12 | 143 | 47.7 |
Towns near St. Clair Shores
- Roseville, MI2.5 mi · 47,710 people · home $155,800
- Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI3.1 mi · 2,647 people · home $733,500
- Eastpointe, MI3.4 mi · 34,318 people · home $142,200
- Grosse Pointe Woods, MI3.7 mi · 16,487 people · home $342,100
- Fraser, MI4.2 mi · 14,726 people · home $215,900
- Harper Woods, MI4.2 mi · 15,492 people · home $157,200
- Grosse Pointe Farms, MI6.6 mi · 10,148 people · home $442,000
- Warren, MI6.8 mi · 139,387 people · home $193,400
St. Clair Shores questions
Is St. Clair Shores, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. Clair Shores scores better for retirees than 24% of Michigan towns and quieter than 8%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.8).
How much does a house cost in St. Clair Shores?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Clair Shores is valued at $210,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,500, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,183 a month.
What is the weather like in St. Clair Shores?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.8 inches of precipitation a year and 27.9 inches of snow.
Does St. Clair Shores get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Clair Shores since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 14, 1990. 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)