The Town FilesMacomb, Michigan
Township in Macomb County · population 91,663 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $387,000
- Household income
- $120,652
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 41.1
Macomb is a township of 91,663 people in Macomb County, Michigan. The median home is worth $387,000, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more of a college town than 97% of Michigan towns, more upscale than 92% of Michigan towns, better for families than 87% of Michigan towns.
How Macomb 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 Macomb is worth $387,000, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $120,652, which is more affordable than 31% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,379 a month. 91.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Macomb | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $387,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,379 | $955 |
| Median household income | $120,652 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Macomb
| People | Macomb | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.4% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.6% | — |
| Work from home | 14.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Macomb
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 17.9°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Macomb since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 8, 1964 about 4.4 miles from the town center and killed 11. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 233 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on April 6, 2010.
Severe weather in Macomb County since 1996
Macomb County has been included in 18 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 Macomb County
Macomb County had 336,295 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,046 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Macomb itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Macomb
15 public schools with 11,871 students, about 19.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota High School | 9-12 | 2,625 | 22.2 |
| High School North | 9-12 | 1,554 | 21.6 |
| Seneca Middle School | 6-8 | 1,089 | 22.2 |
| Iroquois Middle School | 6-8 | 826 | 24.3 |
| Floyd Ebeling Elementary School | PK-6 | 696 | 19.3 |
| Shawnee Elementary School | PK-5 | 662 | 20.1 |
| Atwood Elementary School | K-5 | 637 | 19.9 |
| Ojibwa Elementary School | PK-5 | 635 | 19.2 |
| Middle School North | 6-8 | 613 | 19.2 |
| Sequoyah Elementary School | PK-5 | 517 | 19.1 |
| Mohawk Elementary School | PK-5 | 478 | 17.7 |
| Fox Elementary School | PK-5 | 468 | 16.7 |
Towns near Macomb
- Mount Clemens, MI5.5 mi · 15,697 people · home $179,400
- Chesterfield, MI5.6 mi · 45,376 people · home $295,700
- Clinton, MI5.8 mi · 100,513 people · home $225,000
- Shelby, MI6.1 mi · 79,408 people · home $354,500
- Ray, MI6.1 mi · 3,780 people · home $377,700
- Utica, MI6.3 mi · 5,245 people · home $231,100
- New Haven, MI7.2 mi · 6,097 people · home $209,000
- Harrison, MI7.9 mi · 24,314 people · home $262,400
Macomb questions
Is Macomb, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Macomb scores better for retirees than 12% of Michigan towns and quieter than 5%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Macomb?
The median owner-occupied home in Macomb is valued at $387,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $120,652, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,379 a month.
What is the weather like in Macomb?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 32.2 inches of snow.
Does Macomb get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Macomb since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 8, 1964. 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)