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Macomb County, Michigan

FIPS 26099

Juniper

Macomb County is in the highest 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 16% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 21% nationally for median income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$285,338

Higher than 68% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

47%

Lower than 68% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

96.7

Higher than 97% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Macomb County.

The basics

Total Population

879,853

Median Age

41.3

Population Density

1,835.51

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$3,404

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.4%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.13×

Higher than 56% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$77,837

Higher than 79% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,211

Higher than 84% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

4.1%

Near the U.S. counties median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

37%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

38%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

32.1

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Macomb County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Macomb County?
The estimated median home value in Macomb County today is $285,338, higher than 68% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Macomb County?
The median annual property tax in Macomb County is $3,404, an effective rate of 1.4% of home value.
Is Macomb County expensive to live in?
Homes in Macomb County cost about 3.13× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Macomb County?
The median gross rent in Macomb County is $1,211 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Macomb County?
Home prices in Macomb County have moved 47% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Macomb County?
Macomb County has a population of 879,853, about 1,835.51 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 41.3.
What is the weather like in Macomb County?
Macomb County averages 49.1°F year-round, summer highs near 80.4°F, winter lows around 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 32.1 inches of snow a year.
Is Macomb County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Macomb County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.7 (higher than 97% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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