Question 1

Is Livonia, MI or St. Clair Shores, MI cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

St. Clair Shores, MI is cheaper. The median home price in Livonia, MI is approximately $215,700 and in St. Clair Shores, MI it is approximately $184,500 — a difference of $31,200.

Question 2

Is Livonia, MI or St. Clair Shores, MI safer?

Accepted Answer

St. Clair Shores, MI scores higher on safety. Livonia, MI has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. St. Clair Shores, MI has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Livonia, MI or St. Clair Shores, MI more walkable?

Accepted Answer

St. Clair Shores, MI is more walkable. Livonia, MI has a Walk Score of 9/100 and St. Clair Shores, MI has a Walk Score of 27/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Livonia, MI or St. Clair Shores, MI?

Accepted Answer

Livonia, MI has higher-rated schools. Livonia, MI has a school rating of 7.1/10 and St. Clair Shores, MI has a rating of 6.6/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Livonia, MI or St. Clair Shores, MI?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Livonia, MI	St. Clair Shores, MI
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$216K	$185K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$91K ✓ Higher income	$74K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	9/100	27/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	2/100	28/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	2/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	29 min	27 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.1/10 ✓ Better schools	6.6/10
Best for	Families who need good schoolsCommuters to DetroitRetirees looking for affordable housing	FamiliesSuburban commutersBudget buyers

Livonia, MI vs St. Clair Shores, MI

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