Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Macomb Township
Macomb Township, MI Area Guide
Northern Detroit suburb, also known as the heart of the world.
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Macomb Township earned its name from General Alexander Macomb, a decorated War of 1812 hero whose family once owned most of the surrounding county. This history gives the northern Detroit suburb a sense of place that newer communities lack.
Situated 30 miles north of Detroit, the township spans 37 square miles of well-maintained neighborhoods and convenient retail corridors along Hall Road. Macomb Corners Park draws visitors year-round with outdoor sculptures, while Suburban Ice and a recreation center with indoor water park keep things lively regardless of season. Four public golf courses make squeezing in a round easy, and the Clinton-Macomb Public Library — the county's largest multimedia library — anchors the community's commitment to learning.
The rental landscape leans toward spacious townhomes, ranch-style units, and well-appointed apartment communities. Quick access to I-94 and M-59 connects residents to Detroit, Troy, and the broader metro. Whether drawn by the suburban setting, recreational options, or proximity to major employment corridors, Macomb Township delivers a comfortable, grounded place to call home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$108,979
Average: $125,464
Education
25,464
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
49,374
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Macomb Township has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
8%
Non-Renters
92%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wetzel State Recreation Area
- Michigan Transit Museum
- Wolcott Mill Metropark
- Sterling Heights Nature Center
- Freedom Hill County Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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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.