The Town FilesMount Clemens, Michigan
City in Macomb County · population 15,697 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $179,400
- Household income
- $52,310
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 42.0
Mount Clemens is a city of 15,697 people in Macomb County, Michigan. The median home is worth $179,400, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Michigan towns, better transit than 97% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 95% of Michigan towns.
How Mount Clemens 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 Mount Clemens is worth $179,400, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $52,310, which is more affordable than 22% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $847 a month. 59.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mount Clemens | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,400 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $847 | $955 |
| Median household income | $52,310 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Mount Clemens
| People | Mount Clemens | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in Mount Clemens
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
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Clemens since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 8, 1964 about 5.6 miles from the town center and killed 11. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 237 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 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 Mount Clemens itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Mount Clemens
14 public schools with 4,136 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 9-12 | 1,214 | 20.2 |
| Prevail Academy (charter) | K-8 | 571 | 17.8 |
| Seminole Academy | PK-5 | 391 | 20.6 |
| Tenniswood Elementary School | K-5 | 344 | 18.1 |
| Clinton Valley Elementary School | PK-5 | 315 | 16.6 |
| Donald J Yacks Elem School | PK-5 | 310 | 15.5 |
| Mt Clemens Montessori Academy (charter) | PK-5 | 257 | 15.1 |
| DiAnne M Pellerin Center | 9-12 | 242 | 13.4 |
| Mount Clemens High School | 9-12 | 221 | 20.1 |
| Mount Clemens Middle School | 6-8 | 142 | 23.7 |
| Neil E Reid High School | 9-12 | 94 | 6.7 |
| Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center School | K-12 | 28 | 14.0 |
Towns near Mount Clemens
- Clinton, MI1.9 mi · 100,513 people · home $225,000
- Harrison, MI3.4 mi · 24,314 people · home $262,400
- Fraser, MI5.3 mi · 14,726 people · home $215,900
- Macomb, MI5.5 mi · 91,663 people · home $387,000
- Chesterfield, MI6.8 mi · 45,376 people · home $295,700
- Roseville, MI6.9 mi · 47,710 people · home $155,800
- St. Clair Shores, MI7.3 mi · 58,874 people · home $210,700
- Utica, MI7.5 mi · 5,245 people · home $231,100
Mount Clemens questions
Is Mount Clemens, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mount Clemens scores better for retirees than 5% of Michigan towns and quieter than 3%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.0).
How much does a house cost in Mount Clemens?
The median owner-occupied home in Mount Clemens is valued at $179,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,310, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $847 a month.
What is the weather like in Mount Clemens?
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 Mount Clemens get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Clemens 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)