In Southeast Michigan, Mount Clemens City is nestled along the Detroit River and sits across the border from Windsor, Ontario. West of town, there is a seemingly endless expanse of suburban development. The northern half of the city is divided by the Detroit metro area, with new and thriving suburbs like Southfield and Royal Oak. The city is a family-friendly and business-friendly area.
In 2019 the median property value in Mount Clemens, MI was $103,100. This is 0.429 times smaller than the national average. In 2018, the median home value was $95,900, and the median homeownership rate was 58.6%. In Mount Clemens, Michigan, the largest percentage of residents were born in Mexico, while India, Iraq, and China each had a smaller proportion than Americans.
The city was known as a mineral baths town and rose capital of the United States. The mineral waters in Mount Clemens were discovered in the 1870s and became popular with visitors. At its peak, Mount Clemens boasted 11 bathhouses and several hotels related to the mineral trade. In 1883, the bathhouse burned and had to be rebuilt. Today, however, the mineral baths are still visible downtown and in the neighborhood.
The city's economy employs 7.07k people, with manufacturing and health care and social assistance the largest industries. Management of companies and enterprises (MSE) is the highest paying industry, with males earning $56,622 compared to $43,128 for females. Despite the relatively low median incomes of Mount Clemens residents, the city is still expected to grow 0.67% in the coming years, surpassing its neighboring states.