Macomb County

MI · Pop. 28,277 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Macomb County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 28,277.

$/Acre: $2,137

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 138 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 48.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.58%

Combined Sales Tax6.58%

Cost of Living Index88.7

Median Household Income$66,681

Poverty Rate10%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,137

Median Home Price$180K

Acres for Sale1343

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season138 days

Annual Rainfall28.8 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,992 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)281 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K598

Property Crime /100K538

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate