Port Huron, Michigan
Among the top 17% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 44% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 45% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 9% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 45% of US places
- top 12% for natural disaster risk
- top 14% for sales tax
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Port Huron is a mid-size city in Michigan with about 29,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, sales tax, and comfortable days. It rates lower on air quality and violent crime.
Official websiteporthuron.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.4 in2.2 in
humid 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$48k24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 63% of US places
Home Value$122k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$962better than 44% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 76% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.55%better than 23% of US places
Income Tax5.30%better than 42% of US places
State 4.30% + Local 1.00%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.21%better than 34% of US places
Unemployment9.3%better than 16% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.5 in30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall35.5 inbetter than 27% of US places
Sunny Days180 daysbetter than 9% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 65% of US places
Comfortable Days99 daysbetter than 86% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk32.3better than 88% of US places
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 6% of US places
School Quality47.5better than 30% of US places
Violent Crime3630/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime1998/100kbetter than 19% of US places
Community
Population28,88195th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.041st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3366th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9644th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3156th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.6%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.9%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.3%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.6%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 76% of US places
Walkability8.7/20better than 80% of US places
Airport Distance71 mibetter than 54% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.5%better than 55% of US places
Amenities Nearby92.79better than 53% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 39% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Port Huron an affordable place to live?
- Port Huron is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 63% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Port Huron?
- The median home value in Port Huron is $122k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Port Huron?
- Median household income in Port Huron is $48k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Port Huron?
- Median gross rent in Port Huron is $962 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Port Huron safe?
- Port Huron is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3630/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 1998/100k.
- What is the weather like in Port Huron?
- Port Huron averages 73°F in July and 25°F in January, with 34.5 in of annual precipitation and about 180 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Port Huron?
- Public-school quality in Port Huron is below average, scoring better than 30% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Port Huron?
- The average one-way commute in Port Huron is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)