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Ecorse

Pop. 9,064·100th most expensive in Michigan·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,089/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$876
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Ecorse · $1,089
More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,089/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$44,000/yr
Local median income
$40,241/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ecorse's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$830
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$1,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$13,068/yr
At $1,089/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ecorse, MI is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,064
Median income
$40,241
Median age
34.9
Renters
37.8%
Age distribution
25.3%
24.8%
18%
16.4%
15.5%
Under 1825.3%
18–3424.8%
35–5418%
55–6416.4%
65+15.5%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
27.6%
48.3%
15.5%
White27.6%
Black48.3%
Hispanic15.5%
Other8.7%
Education (25+)
29.9%
35.4%
26.3%
No HS diploma29.9%
HS diploma35.4%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+8.4%
Housing tenure
62.2%
37.8%
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Ecorse, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,912 → $40,241
up 9.0%
Population
9,328 → 9,064
down 2.8%
Renter share
33.4% → 37.8%
+4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
8.3% → 8.4%
+0.1 pts
Median age
35.9 → 34.9
-1.0 yrs

Median household income rose from $36,912 to $40,241 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.0% shift. The population has contracted by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 9,328 residents to roughly 9,064. Renters now make up 37.8% of households, compared with 33.4% five years ago.

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Ecorse rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Ecorse. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Ecorse, MI

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Ecorse is $1,089/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $830/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,170/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $920/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,440/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($40,241/yr), Ecorse ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ecorse an affordable city for renters?

Ecorse is considered moderate for renters. At $1,089/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($40,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ecorse slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Ecorse?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,089/mo in Ecorse. The local median household income is $40,241/yr, meaning the typical Ecorse household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ecorse?

Rent in Ecorse has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Ecorse rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Ecorse is one of the more affordable cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #100 out of 107 tracked cities at $1,089/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ecorse?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ecorse ($1,089/mo): River Rouge ($1,000/mo), Melvindale ($1,078/mo).

What percentage of Ecorse residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.8% of Ecorse households are renters, while 62.2% are owner-occupied. Ecorse leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ecorse rent compare to the national average?

Ecorse's median rent of $1,089/mo is $876 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #100 out of 107 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,089/mo, rent takes ~32% of Ecorse's median household income ($40,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ecorse 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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