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Ecorse, MI—48229

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$81,000
0.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$45,100
65.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
54
5.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.8%
Median Rent
$1,200
20.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$800
3.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$925
0.2% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,280
1.5% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Ecorse, MI

As of May '26, the median home price in Ecorse, MI is $81,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.3%. This indicates that home prices in Ecorse, MI are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$81,0000.3%
Single Family $81,0001.2%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$68,000-5.6%
    3 Bed
    		$94,000-3.1%
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.7%
    1 Bedroom
    10.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    50.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.8%

    Rental Trends — Ecorse, MI

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Ecorse, MI is $1,180, with a year-over-year rent change of 20.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Ecorse, MI is 1-bedrooms: $775, 2-bedrooms: $981, 3-bedrooms: $1,330, 4-bedrooms: $1,260. The most common rental property sizes in Ecorse, MI are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 38.0% and 31.5% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,200$1,180
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $800$775
    2 Bed Rent $925$981
    3 Bed Rent $1,280$1,330
    4 Bed Rent $1,260$1,260
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    4.3%
    1 Bedroom
    22.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    38.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    31.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.8%

    Property Listings — Ecorse, MI

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ecorse, MI is 54. This is a increase of 5.0% 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 30.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$90,00020.0%
    Listing Count
    		273.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%3.0%
    Days on Market
    		545.0%
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    Demographics — Ecorse, MI

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ecorse, MI has a population of 9,170, which has decreased by -2.2% over the past 5 years. Ecorse, MI is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 8.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		9,170-2.2%
    % Under 18
    		26.1%8.3%
    % Seniors
    		17.1%3.0%
    % WFH
    		12.0%990.9%
    % w/ College Degree
    		8.8%-3.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ecorse, MI is a predominantly black area, with 44.9% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 4.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Ecorse, MI is white, making up 25.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.8% of the population in Ecorse, MI, and this percentage has increased by 46.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		25.5%-13.6%
    % Black
    		44.9%4.7%
    % Hispanic
    		20.5%6.2%
    % Asian
    		0.0%N/A
    % Foreign Born
    		3.8%46.2%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Ecorse, MI

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 63 mortgage originations in Ecorse, MI, of which 57.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 78.0%, with 43.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Ecorse, MI. Investor activity is low, as 8.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		63
    % Conventional Loans
    		57.0%
    % Government Loans
    		43.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		8.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Ecorse, MI

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Ecorse, MI under the Section 8 program is 38.3%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Ecorse, MI, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		568
    Total Units Section 8
    		465
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		38.3%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		82.2%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$120$800$920
    2 Bedroom$245$925$1,170
    3 Bedroom$160$1,280$1,440
    4 Bedroom$290$1,260$1,550

    Affordability — Ecorse, MI

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio1.5
    Median Home Price$81,000
    Median Household Income$45,100

    Ecorse, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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