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 15% lower than the U.S. average.
| Shiawassee County | I-69 International Trade Corridor1 | Detroit MSA2 | Michigan | USA |
| 85 | 85 | 87 | 88 | 100 |
Source: Sperling’s Best Places 2013
1Shiawassee County along with Lapeer, St. Clair, Genesee, Sanilac, Tuscola and Huron Counties, Michigan.
2Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, Michigan MSA
Index where 100 = U.S. Average.
Median Home Cost
Shiawassee County has a median home cost which is about 38% lower than the U.S. average. At the same time, a wide range of housing is available, from rental (about 78% of housing units in Shiawassee County are owner-occupied) to executive housing.
| Shiawassee County | I-69 International Trade Corridor1 | Detroit MSA2 | Michigan | USA |
| $114,500 | $111,738 | $135,700 | $128,600 | $186,200 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2012
1Shiawassee County along with Lapeer, St. Clair, Genesee, Sanilac, Tuscola and Huron Counties, Michigan.
2Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, Michigan MSA