Ecorse, MI 48229 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Ecorse, MI—48229

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$80,000

1.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$45,100

65.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

17.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.2%

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 — Ecorse, MI

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Ecorse, MI is $80,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.0%. This indicates that home prices in Ecorse, MI are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$80,000	1.0%
Single Family	$80,000	0.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

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.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,200	$1,180
Studio Rent	N/A	N/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 Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ecorse, MI is 54. This is a increase of 17.0% 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 36.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$100,000	16.0%
Listing Count	33	12.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	12.0%
Days on Market	54	17.0%

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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.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % 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

Metric	Latest Census	5-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

Metric	Zip 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 Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max 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

Ecorse, MI—48229

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ecorse, MI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ecorse, MI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ecorse, MI

Demographics — Ecorse, MI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ecorse, MI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ecorse, MI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ecorse, MI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ecorse, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	1.5
Median Home Price	$80,000
Median Household Income	$45,100

Ecorse, MI—48229

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ecorse, MI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ecorse, MI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ecorse, MI

Demographics — Ecorse, MI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ecorse, MI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ecorse, MI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ecorse, MI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ecorse, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

River Rouge, MI

Boynton, Detroit, MI

Wyandotte, MI

Lincoln Park, MI

Melvindale, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

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