Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Port Huron

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Port Huron is $982 per month and the median household income is $50,366 per year, with renters making up 38% of occupied households. Lease Lantern tracks 11 HUD-assisted or income-based properties totaling 570 units in the city for renters seeking below-market options.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer data reported by the Port Huron Police Department, Port Huron had a violent crime rate of 599 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Port Huron

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Port Huron has a Walk Score of 34 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 32, reflecting that most errands and trips require a vehicle. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 17 schools across 6 districts serve Port Huron, including 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Port Huron, MI

The median household income in Port Huron is $50,366 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent in the city is $982 per month, according to the same source.

For renters who qualify, the 11 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Port Huron offer rents tied to income limits rather than market rates, which can mean significant savings compared to that median.

• Median household income: $50,366/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $982/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 38% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-based rental properties in the city: 11 buildings, 570 total units

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 11 assisted properties in Port Huron have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property data.