Saint Clair, MI 48079 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Saint Clair, MI—48079

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$318,000

5.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$80,300

12.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

13.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.3%

Median Rent

$2,500

119.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$2,500

51.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Saint Clair, MI

As of May '26, the median home price in Saint Clair, MI is $318,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.8%. This indicates that home prices in Saint Clair, MI are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.3%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$318,000	5.8%
Single Family	$324,000	4.9%
Condos	$278,000	10.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Saint Clair, MI

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Saint Clair, MI is $2,500, with a year-over-year rent change of 119.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Saint Clair, MI is 3-bedrooms: $2,500. The most common rental property sizes in Saint Clair, MI are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 39.7% and 31.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,500	$2,500
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,500
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.4%

1 Bedroom

18.1%

2 Bedrooms

31.5%

3 Bedrooms

39.7%

4 Bedrooms

8.8%

5+ Bedrooms

0.6%

Property Listings — Saint Clair, MI

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Saint Clair, MI is 33. This is a increase of 13.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$370,000	-6.0%
Listing Count	52	-4.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	-4.0%
Days on Market	33	13.0%

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Demographics — Saint Clair, MI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Saint Clair, MI has a population of 12,700, which has increased by 4.4% over the past 5 years. Saint Clair, MI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	12,700	4.4%
% Under 18	20.5%	-6.4%
% Seniors	18.6%	7.5%
% WFH	8.5%	165.6%
% w/ College Degree	25.3%	2.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Saint Clair, MI is a predominantly white area, with 93.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Saint Clair, MI is hispanic, making up 1.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.3% of the population in Saint Clair, MI, and this percentage has remained stable as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting immigration has remained steady.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	93.9%	-0.7%
% Black	0.9%	125.0%
% Hispanic	1.8%	-30.8%
% Asian	0.2%	-83.3%
% Foreign Born	3.3%	0.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Saint Clair, MI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 283 mortgage originations in Saint Clair, MI, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 52.0%, with 19.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Saint Clair, MI. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	283
% Conventional Loans	88.0%
% Government Loans	12.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Saint Clair, MI

Saint Clair, MI lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	90
Total Units Section 8	22
% Rentals under Section 8	2.8%
% Occupied Section 8	89.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,100
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,390
3 Bedroom	-$800	$2,500	$1,700
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,840

Saint Clair, MI—48079

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Saint Clair, MI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Saint Clair, MI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Saint Clair, MI

Demographics — Saint Clair, MI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Saint Clair, MI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Saint Clair, MI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Saint Clair, MI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Saint Clair, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.5
Median Home Price	$318,000
Median Household Income	$80,300

Saint Clair, MI—48079

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Saint Clair, MI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Saint Clair, MI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Saint Clair, MI

Demographics — Saint Clair, MI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Saint Clair, MI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Saint Clair, MI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Saint Clair, MI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Saint Clair, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Marysville, MI

China, MI

Smiths Creek, MI

Columbus, MI

Port Huron, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

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