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St. Clair Shores

St. Clair Shores offers one of the most active and social waterfront lifestyles on Lake St. Clair. While the city does not have formally named waterfront subdivisions, it features numerous highly desirable canal-front streets across a wide range of price points, along with select lakefront homes lining Jefferson Avenue.

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St. Clair Shores Waterfront Living

St. Clair Shores offers one of the most active and social waterfront lifestyles on Lake St. Clair. While the city does not have formally named waterfront subdivisions, it features numerous highly desirable canal-front streets across a wide range of price points, along with select lakefront homes lining Jefferson Avenue.

This area is especially popular with boaters who enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere combined with convenience.

What Makes St. Clair Shores Unique

  • Very active boating and social scene

  • Canal-front homes in multiple price ranges

  • Lakefront homes along Jefferson Avenue

  • Strong small-downtown feel with parks, bars, and restaurants

  • Quick access to freeways, shopping, and dining

  • Approximately 20 minutes from downtown Detroit

Because many of the canals are narrower, larger boats are often stored at local marinas rather than directly behind the home — a tradeoff many residents are happy to make given the lifestyle and accessibility.

Important note: Property taxes in St. Clair Shores tend to be slightly higher than in surrounding townships, something buyers should factor into long-term ownership planning.


Overview for St. Clair Shores, MI

58,287 people live in St. Clair Shores, where the median age is 43.7 and the average individual income is $42,499. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

58,287

Total Population

43.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$42,499

Average individual Income

Around St. Clair Shores, MI

There's plenty to do around St. Clair Shores, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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43
Somewhat Bikeable
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Greenhouse Gardens, Current Water, and Andrea's Fish Market.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.71 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.35 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.21 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.78 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 1.95 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.81 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for St. Clair Shores, MI

St. Clair Shores has 27,495 households, with an average household size of 2.11. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in St. Clair Shores do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 58,287 people call St. Clair Shores home. The population density is 4,990.02 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

58,287

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.7

Median Age

48.39 / 51.61%

Men vs Women

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27,495

Total Households

2.11

Average Household Size

$42,499

Average individual Income

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Schools in St. Clair Shores, MI

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The following schools are within or nearby St. Clair Shores. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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