Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
Algonac
Algonac, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$818
Population
4,403
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Aquatic recreation awaits in this riverfront oasis
Riverfront
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Lake
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Affordable
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Boating
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Suburban
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A charming suburb on the Saint Clair River, Algonac is known for its close-knit community and abundant aquatic recreational opportunities. Not only is Algonac situated on the river, but it’s also directly off of Lake Saint Clair, across the way from Detroit. Residents enjoy lakefront recreation like boating, fishing, and swimming. The majority of Algonac is residential, offering affordable apartments and houses for rent. Locals have easy access to supermarkets, casual dining options, and local establishments like Catch 22 Bistro and the Algonac Harbour Club. As a resident of Algonac, you’ll have immediate access to Algonac State Park, a scenic riverfront spot for camping. Detroit is about an hour’s drive from Algonac, so residents can easily commute to and from the city for work or play.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,145
Average: $64,313
Education
594
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,004
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Algonac has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Algonac, MI is $818 for one bedroom, and $919 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Algonac has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$818/month
660 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Algonac, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
318 Students
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- Algonac State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.