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Port huron, MI

Port huron, MI.

Population: 39,342 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Port huron, MI is $177,005 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $155,000 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,005/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$177,005

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$177,005
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+138.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$177,005
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$155,000
Median list price
$189,900
Median price per sqft
$135
1-year sale-price change
-8.8%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
104
For-sale inventory
132
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
73
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
60

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,005/mo
1-year rent change
+6.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$840/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
6
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
St. Clair County Intervention Academy, Blue Water Middle College, East Shore Leadership Academy
Schools include
St Clair County Intervention Academy, Blue Water Middle College Academy, East Shore Leadership Academy, Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy, Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.2 in
Annual snowfall
36.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
186
Days with Moderate air quality
163
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,675
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,850

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
St Clair County International Airport (PHN) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LAKE HURON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+133 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
62.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,159
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
73.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,702
Average weekly wage
$1,022
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
208

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Port huronState medianUS median
Median home value$177,005$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$155,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,005/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,159$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Port huron, MI?
$177,005.
What is the median sale price in Port huron, MI?
$155,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Port huron, MI?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Port huron, MI?
Typical rent: $1,005/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Port huron, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Port huron, MI in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Port huron, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Port huron, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Port huron, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Port huron, MI?
16 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Port huron, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Port huron, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Port huron, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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