Cost of Living and Access to Affordable Housing
Cost of Living
Shiawassee County and the I-69 International Trade Corridor region have a median income that is 12% lower than the U.S. average.
Shiawassee County | I-69 International Trade Corridor1 | Detroit MSA2 | Michigan | USA |
87 | 88 | 89 | 88 | 100 |
Source: Sperling’s Best Places 2018
1Shiawassee County along with Lapeer, St. Clair, Genesee, Sanilac, Tuscola and Huron Counties, Michigan.
2Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, Michigan MSA
Index where 100 = U.S. Average.
Median Home Cost
Shiawassee County has a median home cost which is about 43% lower than the U.S. average. At the same time, a wide range of housing is available, from rental (about 76% of housing units in Shiawassee County are owner-occupied) to executive housing.
Shiawassee County | I-69 International Trade Corridor1 | Detroit MSA2 | Michigan | USA |
$105,500 | $107,443 | $147,400 | $127,800 | $184,700 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2017
1Shiawassee County along with Lapeer, St. Clair, Genesee, Sanilac, Tuscola and Huron Counties, Michigan.
2Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, Michigan MSA