Port Huron, MI Economy


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Port Huron, MI is a great place to live, work, and play. It is conveniently located in the southeast corner of Michigan near Lake Huron. Rent in Port Huron is much lower than the national average for 2-bedrooms at $1,010 versus $1,430 for the US. Grocery costs are also cheaper here with an index of 91 compared to the national average of 100. As part of the Thumb region of Michigan, there are many local companies and attractions such as Marysville Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, St. Clair Inn & Marina, Blue Water River Walk Park, and The Great Lakes Maritime Center Museum. Port Huron truly has something for everyone!

Port Huron has an unemployment rate of 6.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Port Huron has seen the job market increase by 0.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Port Huron
- The Sales Tax Rate for Port Huron is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Port Huron is 5.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Port Huron
- The average income of a Port Huron resident is $18,265 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Port Huron resident is $45,623 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPort Huron, MichiganUnited States
  6.26
  -10.5%-6.2%
  31.9%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  5.3%4.6%
  $26,099$37,638
  $45,623$69,021
  $55,920$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.4%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  3.7%6.8%
  22.1%10.0%
  1.2%2.5%
  14.9%11.0%
  3.3%4.8%
  0.8%0.8%
  2.3%1.9%
  2.1%4.7%
  1.2%1.9%
  2.2%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  3.5%4.2%
  4.5%9.3%
  15.5%14.0%
  1.4%2.1%
  10.4%7.0%
  6.3%4.8%
  4.1%4.7%
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Over 2 years ago

While both pros and cons do exist, most of the negative sentiment about Port Huron does not square with reality. The Port Huron area is truly unique in an exceptional  More

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I lived there in the 60's and 70's as a kid. Moved away to find better employment opportunities and never moved back, although I returned with my family frequently to  More

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Over 11 years ago

I was born and raised in P.H. since the 70's...and still visit every year. Would I want to live there? No way.Very poor economy. It has ALWAYS been a place in which the  More

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