Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Sandusky
Sandusky, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$582
Population
2,592
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Bask in the small-town charm of Michigan’s Thumb
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Located in the heart of Sanilac County, Sandusky is a charming small town with a history dating back to 1885. Sandusky honors its rich heritage to this day, with a slew of well-preserved buildings housing specialty stores, restaurants, breweries, and more along Sanilac Road.
Outside of Sanilac Road, Sandusky is predominantly residential, boasting an array of apartments and houses available for rent along tranquil tree-lined streets. Residents enjoy the tight-knit sense of community in Sandusky, which is fostered by annual events like the Michigan Thumb Festival as well as strong support of local businesses. The Lake Huron shoreline is just a short drive away, affording many Sandusky residents ample opportunities for outdoor recreation close to home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,048
Average: $73,875
Education
398
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,133
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sandusky has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sandusky, MI is $526 for a studio, $582 for one bedroom, and $692 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sandusky has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$582/month
576 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sandusky, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
511 Students
Sanilac Isd Special Education Services
Public
Grades PK-12
57 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
468 Students
Sanilac Isd Special Education Services
Public
Grades PK-12
57 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
468 Students
Sanilac Isd Special Education Services
Public
Grades PK-12
57 Students
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† 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.