Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

St. Clair Shores, MI is cheaper. The median home price in St. Clair Shores, MI is approximately $184,500 and in Troy, MI it is approximately $284,200 — a difference of $99,700.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Troy, MI is more walkable. St. Clair Shores, MI has a Walk Score of 27/100 and Troy, MI has a Walk Score of 41/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Troy, MI has higher-rated schools. St. Clair Shores, MI has a school rating of 6.6/10 and Troy, MI has a rating of 6.8/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	St. Clair Shores, MI	Troy, MI
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$185K ✓ Lower price	$284K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$74K	$86K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	27/100	41/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	28/100 ✓ Better transit	10/100
Bike Score	N/A	N/A ✓ More bikeable
Commute	27 min	26 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.6/10	6.8/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesSuburban commutersBudget buyers	FamiliesCommuters to DetroitRetirees seeking quiet

St. Clair Shores, MI vs Troy, MI

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