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Unfortunately, the subprime mortgage crisis has caused dramatic changes in the lending climate. Many lending institutions have suffered tremendous losses and as a result have tightened their lending standards drastically. Whereas it used to be very, very easy to meet the requirements in order to get approved, it is now much more difficult with most lenders. When searching for a mortgage lender in St. Clair Shores, it is important to find one that not only offers the lowest rates, but also has not tightened lending standards to the point that only a tiny percentage of applicants will qualify.

St. Clair Shores Michigan Overview & Statistics

St. Clair Shores Overview

As of 2007, St. Clair Shores' population is 61,162 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -3.07 percent.

The median home cost in St. Clair Shores is $147,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.26 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, St. Clair Shores' cost of living is 18.45% Lower than the U.S. average.

St. Clair Shores public schools spend $6,846 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in St. Clair Shores.

The unemployment rate in St. Clair Shores is 7.20 percent (U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. St. Clair Shores jobs have Decreased by 0.25 percent.

St. Clair Shores Climate

St. Clair Shores, MI, gets 33 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 25 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 121.

On average, there are 180 sunny days per year in St. Clair Shores, MI. The July high is around 84 degrees. The January low is 19. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 50 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

St. Clair Shores Housing

The median home value in St. Clair Shores, MI, is $147,500. Home appreciation is -2.26% over the last year. The median age of St. Clair Shores, MI, real estate is 49 years.

St. Clair Shores, MI Apartments and Rentals

Renters make up 13.79% of the St. Clair Shores, MI, population. 2.65% of houses and apartments in St. Clair Shores, MI, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).

St. Clair Shores Crime

St. Clair Shores, MI, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.

St. Clair Shores, MI, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.

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