The Town FilesHuron, Michigan
Charter township in Wayne County · population 16,944 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $276,700
- Household income
- $92,832
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 41.6
Huron is a charter township of 16,944 people in Wayne County, Michigan. The median home is worth $276,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more vibrant than 72% of Michigan towns, more upscale than 71% of Michigan towns.
How Huron ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Huron is worth $276,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $92,832, which is more affordable than 43% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,527 a month. 90.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Huron | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,527 | $955 |
| Median household income | $92,832 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Huron
| People | Huron | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Huron
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 34.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huron since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 66 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 4, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 9, 2001.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 725,504 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,411 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Huron itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Huron
5 public schools with 2,482 students, about 17.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | 9-12 | 793 | 19.3 |
| Carl T Renton Jr High School | 6-8 | 580 | 18.1 |
| William D Miller Elem School | 1-5 | 476 | 15.9 |
| Brown Elementary School | 1-5 | 435 | 15.5 |
| Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center | PK-K | 198 | 19.8 |
Towns near Huron
- Flat Rock, MI5.5 mi · 10,541 people · home $228,800
- Romulus, MI5.5 mi · 25,178 people · home $159,500
- Sumpter, MI5.8 mi · 9,660 people · home $270,700
- Ash, MI6.1 mi · 7,860 people · home $257,900
- Woodhaven, MI6.3 mi · 12,941 people · home $231,800
- Brownstown, MI7.0 mi · 33,194 people · home $272,700
- Taylor, MI7.3 mi · 63,409 people · home $152,600
- Belleville, MI7.5 mi · 4,008 people · home $148,300
Huron questions
Is Huron, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Huron scores better for retirees than 18% of Michigan towns and quieter than 24%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.6).
How much does a house cost in Huron?
The median owner-occupied home in Huron is valued at $276,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,832, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,527 a month.
What is the weather like in Huron?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.3 inches of precipitation a year and 45.0 inches of snow.
Does Huron get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huron since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)