About 38% of Ecorse households rent, roughly 1,400 homes out of 3,600.
| Population | 9,064 |
| Households that rent | 1,367 (37.8%) |
| Median gross rent | $840 per month |
| Median home value | $65,400 |
| Median household income | $40,241 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013).
| 2 bedrooms | $833 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,187 |
These are median gross rents across all occupied rentals in Ecorse, including long-standing leases, and they include utilities paid by the tenant. A home coming to market today may be priced differently. A free rental analysis gives you a figure for your specific address.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25031 (median gross rent by bedrooms).
The City of Ecorse requires owners to register every rental dwelling and rental unit and to hold a certificate of compliance before a unit is leased or occupied.
- Registration: Required before use or occupancy. The ordinance covers one and two-family dwellings, multiple dwellings, apartment units and mobile homes that are not owner occupied.
- Inspection cycle: A new inspection and a new certificate of compliance are required each year, and before a sale or transfer.
- Certificate: No one may lease or occupy a rental unit without a valid certificate of compliance from the Building Department.
- Local agent: Owners must name a responsible local agent who lives in Wayne County or within 100 miles of Ecorse. An owner who meets that test may serve as the agent.
Questions go to the Ecorse Building Department at 313-386-3636.
Sources: City of Ecorse Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article XII, Rental Property Registration and City of Ecorse, Building.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Lincoln Park, River Rouge, Melvindale, Wyandotte and Allen Park. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
What is the average rent in Ecorse, MI?
The median gross rent in Ecorse is $840 per month, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey. Three-bedroom rentals have a median of $1,187.
Do I need to register my rental property in Ecorse?
Yes. The owner of any rental dwelling or rental unit in Ecorse must register it with the city and name a responsible local agent before the unit is used or occupied.
How often does Ecorse inspect rental properties?
Every year. The Ecorse code requires a new inspection and a new certificate of compliance each year and before a sale or transfer.
How many homes in Ecorse are rentals?
About 38% of occupied homes in Ecorse are rented, roughly 1,400 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Ecorse properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Ecorse and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Ecorse home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.