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Pearl Beach, Michigan real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Pearl Beach, MI (St. Clair County) — Census median home value $303,000, county listing prices up about 3.9% over the past year.
Pearl Beach, MI is in St. Clair County, Michigan — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,846, with a median household income of $84,079. Census data puts Pearl Beach's median home value at $303,000 (all owner-occupied homes); St. Clair County's current median listing price runs $329,450, up about 3.9% over the past year.
At a glance
Pearl Beach market snapshot
Population
4,846
Median Household Income
$84,079
Median Home Value (city)
$303,000
Median Listing Price (St. Clair County)
$329,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,055/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Pearl Beach's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $303,000. Separately, St. Clair County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $329,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
St. Clair County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.82% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Pearl Beach has an estimated population of 4,846 and a median household income of $84,079, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Pearl Beach's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Pearl Beach FAQ
What are home values like in Pearl Beach, MI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Pearl Beach's median home value at $303,000. St. Clair County's current median listing price runs $329,450, up about 3.9% over the past year.
What is the population of Pearl Beach, MI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Pearl Beach's population at approximately 4,846.
What's the median rent in Pearl Beach, MI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Pearl Beach at approximately $1,055 per month.
What is the median household income in Pearl Beach, MI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Pearl Beach at approximately $84,079.
Is the Pearl Beach housing market growing?
St. Clair County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.82% annual change in 2025.
Is Pearl Beach, MI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Pearl Beach's median home value at about 3.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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