The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48080 sells for about $235,000, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,112 a month.
ZIP 48080 — St. Clair Shores
The housing market in 48080 remains stable with steady demand for waterfront-adjacent properties. While inventory is limited, the market is seeing modest year-over-year price growth, driven by the area's appeal to families and commuters.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and outdoor enthusiasts who value waterfront access and a suburban lifestyle with relatively easy access to major Detroit-area employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 11.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 48080
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Saint Clair Shores are generally lower than the regional average for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Lake Shore Public Schools and Lakeview Public Schools, which generally maintain average to above-average ratings within the state framework.
The ZIP code is located along the Lake St. Clair shoreline, presenting moderate flood risks in low-lying areas; standard homeowners insurance is typical, though flood insurance is recommended for waterfront properties.
Economic momentum is driven by the Nautical Mile's retail and marine industry, with ongoing redevelopment efforts focused on enhancing the waterfront and local commercial corridors.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by Macomb County and the City of Saint Clair Shores, incorporating millage rates for schools, county services, and municipal operations.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment hubs in Detroit and Warren, with average travel times around 26 minutes via I-94.
The area features extensive access to Lake St. Clair, including Veterans Memorial Park and various marinas, alongside the popular Nautical Mile shopping and dining district.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand due to the area's proximity to the lake and Detroit, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes.
The local economy is anchored by the marine industry, retail, and service sectors, with many residents commuting to the broader Detroit automotive and manufacturing hubs.
The area is primarily served by I-94, providing a direct corridor to downtown Detroit and surrounding suburbs.
Ongoing municipal planning focuses on mixed-use development and infrastructure upgrades to support the Nautical Mile's growth.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal, county, and school district taxes, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though proximity to Lake St. Clair may influence rates for flood-prone parcels.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- C.J. Barrymore's4.411.4 mi
- Dave & Buster's Utica4.112.8 mi
- Adventure Bay Family Water Park Presented by WFCU Credit Union4.412.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.212.3 mi
- Red Oaks Waterpark4.410.6 mi
- Little Caesars Arena4.611.5 mi
- Comerica Park4.711.4 mi
- Ford Field4.611.3 mi
- Huntington Place4.512.1 mi
- Masonic Temple4.411.7 mi
- Comerica Park4.711.4 mi
- Detroit Zoo4.512.6 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.811 mi
- Windsor-Detroit Tunnel4.311.7 mi
- Emagine Royal Oak4.312.4 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.811 mi
- Michigan Central4.812.9 mi
- Motown Museum4.711.7 mi
- Michigan Science Center4.410.9 mi
- Cranbrook House & Gardens4.819 mi
- Campus Martius Park4.711.7 mi
- Lake St. Clair Metropark4.69.4 mi
- Detroit Riverwalk4.811.3 mi
- Dodge Park4.710.6 mi
- Ford House4.71.6 mi
- Grosse Pointe Yacht Club4.72.5 mi
- Safe Harbor Jefferson Beach4.50.9 mi
- Bayview Yacht Club4.77.9 mi
- Emerald City Harbor4.51 mi
- Beacon Cove Marina4.27.7 mi
- Fern Hill Golf Club4.18.5 mi
- Maple Lane Golf Club and Driving Range47.4 mi
- Red Run Golf Club4.612.6 mi
- Chandler Park Golf Course4.25.8 mi
- Five Iron Golf4.812.1 mi
- Oakland Mall4.111.8 mi
- Meijer411.2 mi
- Tecumseh Mall3.910.4 mi
- Meijer4.110.8 mi
- The Mall at Partridge Creek4.511.4 mi
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport4.328.8 mi
- Windsor International Airport4.213.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features waterfront access, picnic areas, and community events.
A major commercial district along the lakefront known for boating, dining, and nightlife.
Includes a beach, pier, and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.