Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Mount Clemens
Mount Clemens, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$840
Population
16,044
Renter Mix
46% Rent
One of the oldest cities in Michigan is also one of its most beautiful.
Parks
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Green Space
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Riverfront
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Family-Friendly
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Military
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Lake Saint Clair
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Mount Clemens sits along the Clinton River as the seat of Macomb County, with a downtown that still wears its 19th-century character proudly through brick-paved walkways and period storefronts. Just 30 minutes from Detroit and minutes from Lake Saint Clair, this small city punches above its weight with a walkable core, riverside parks, and easy access to both Selfridge Air Force Base and I-94. The downtown shopping district draws people in for local boutiques, cafes, and events, while the surrounding green spaces offer a slower pace that feels far removed from the metro hustle. Once famous as a mineral bath resort destination that drew visitors from across the country in the late 1800s, Mount Clemens holds a deep historical identity that still shapes its close-knit character today.
The rental market here skews toward affordability compared to neighboring communities, with a solid mix of apartment communities, garden-style units, and renovated historic buildings throughout the downtown corridor and surrounding streets. Renters looking for character-filled spaces or no-frills practicality will find options across both ends of the spectrum. Studios and one-bedroom apartments make up much of the available inventory, making Mount Clemens a smart landing spot for those who want proximity to Detroit without the big-city price tag.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,726
Average: $61,342
Education
2,603
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,424
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mount Clemens has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mount Clemens, MI is $447 for a studio, $841 for one bedroom, and $1,048 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Clemens has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$841/month
568 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mount Clemens, MI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Clinton Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
335 Students
Public
Grades K-8
445 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
397 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades K-8
445 Students
Mount Clemens Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
166 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
241 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Michigan Transit Museum
- Lake St. Clair Metropark
- Freedom Hill County Park
- Sterling Heights Nature Center
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.