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Saint Clair Shores, Michigan · ZIP 48081

Saint Clair Shores — ZIP 48081

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Saint Clair Shores (48081) scores 53/100 — Fair for Saint Clair Shores. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $247K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency50%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100
Typical home value$247K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$247K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

11,936

Violent Crime

2,486

Property Crime

9,450

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Macomb County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Ardmore Elementary SchoolKG–05370
52%
52%
Princeton Elementary SchoolKG–05652
48%
56%
Greenwood Elementary SchoolPK–05430
42%
52%
Jefferson Middle School06–08990
31%
53%
Lakeview High School09–121,319
29%
64%
Rodgers Elementary SchoolPK–05534
21%
34%
Lakeview Virtual SchoolKG–1246
17%
37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

20,254

Median Income

$82K

Homeownership

85%

Median Age

44.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48081 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 48081 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48081 is approximately $247K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 48081 in Saint Clair Shores has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.