St. Clair Shores, Michigan
St. Clair Shores is a city of 58,140 people in Macomb County, Michigan, founded in 1710.
Why visit St. Clair Shores
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 78 places to eat and 7 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, Erin-Warren Fractional District No. 2 Schoolhouse, Osius Municipal Park and Spindler Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in St. Clair Shores
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About St. Clair Shores
St. Clair Shores is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit, St. Clair Shores is located roughly 14 miles (22.5 km) northeast of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 58,874.
From the Wikipedia article St. Clair Shores, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic home in Michigan, USA
Erin-Warren Fractional District No. 2 Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
House in Michigan, United States of America
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic yacht club in Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Luther Burbank Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
School building in Detroit, Michigan
W. Hawkins Ferry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Edsel and Eleanor Ford House Museum
Monument and historic site · 2.7 mi
1100 Lakeshore Drive, Grosse Pointe Shores
Warren Township District No. 4 School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Spindler Park
Park · 2.2 mi
City Park with pavilions for rent
19400 Stephens Road, Eastpointe
Safe Harbor Jefferson Beach
Marina and boat launch · 1.7 mi
24400 Jefferson Avenue, Saint Clair Shores
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes78
De Lamassu Family Restaurant
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 2.4 mi
30100 North Gratiot Avenue, Roseville
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Gina's Soulfood
Restaurant · Soul Food · 3.0 mi
18000 East 9 Mile Road, Eastpointe
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
New Order Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
25107 Jefferson Avenue, Saint Clair Shores
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
Pepperoni Grille
Restaurant · Italian, Italian Pizza · 2.4 mi
22411 Greater Mack Avenue, Saint Clair Shores
Tu-Sa 16:00-21:00
The Yolk Brunch House
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
22230 Greater Mack Avenue, Saint Clair Shores
Mo-Sa 07:00-15:00, Su 08:00-15:00
Z’s Pub
Bar and pub · American · 2.4 mi
22512 Greater Mack Avenue
Su 12:00-00:00, Mo-Th 11:00-00:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Butter Run Saloon
Bar and pub · 0.4 mi
27626 Harper Avenue
Su 08:00-00:00; Mo-We 07:30-00:00; Th-Fr 07:30-02:00; Sa 08:00-02:00
Caffè Far Bella
Cafe · 1.9 mi
23415 Greater Mack Avenue, Saint Clair Shores
Tu-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
Copper Hop Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 1.9 mi
23401 Greater Mack Avenue, Saint Clair Shores
Su 12:00-20:00; Mo 16:00-21:00; Tu-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-18:00
66 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Extended Stay America
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
20200 East 13 Mile Road, Roseville
History
Located along the shores of Lake St. Clair and inhabited by French settlers as early as 1710, during which time the area was referred to as L'anse Creuse, the future St. Clair Shores would remain mainly a rural farming area populated by largely French and German immigrant families into the early 20th century. These local family surnames have survived into the 21st century and can be found in the surnames of current residents and among numerous residential street names.
From 1835 until 1843, the area was part of Orange Township, among the first townships platted in Michigan and part of Macomb County. In 1843, Orange Township was renamed Erin Township, in homage to the numerous Irish immigrants who had moved into the area and had begun to exert their political influence. From 1843 until 1911, what is now St. Clair Shores was a part of Erin Township, parts of which make up today's municipalities of Eastpointe, Roseville, and St. Clair Shores.
From the History section of St. Clair Shores, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 2.9 mi
21800 Marter Road, Saint Clair Shores
Saint Lucy Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.2 mi
23401 Jefferson Avenue, Saint Clair Shores
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.1 mi
16965 12 Mile Road
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging46
Schools, colleges and libraries97
Healthcare18
Cosmetic Surgeons of Michigan, PC
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
22631 Greater Mack Avenue, St. Clair Shores
Henry Ford Medical Center - East Jefferson
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
24725 East Jefferson Avenue, Saint Clair Shores
Henry Ford Medical Center - St. Clair Shores
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
21000 East 12 Mile Road, Saint Clair Shores
Saint John Family Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
24911 Little Mack Avenue, Saint Clair Shores
Michigan Spine Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
30325 South Gratiot Avenue, Roseville
Collie Drugs
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
21728 Harper Avenue, Saint Clair Shores
Map of St. Clair Shores
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.1 in | 9.4 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 2.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.4 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 2.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 6.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Grosse Pointe Farms (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Macomb County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Roseville 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Eastpointe 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Grosse Pointe Woods 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Fraser 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Harper Woods 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Warren 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Mount Clemens 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Grosse Pointe Park 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Sterling Heights 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Hamtramck 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- EdselFordHouse1, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, 'lectric eye, CC BY-SA 4.0
- District2Schoolhouse, Appraiser, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS026-E-22941 - View of Michigan, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS007-E-12689 - View of Ohio, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-255732 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Morgan 41 Classic Pumalin, BuzzBrown, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great Lakes Yacht Club - Aerial Photo (1965), GarlandFamily, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Office Depot 99 (2763126397), Kevin Ward from Warren, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Office Depot 99 (2763149073), Kevin Ward from Warren, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Office Depot 99 (2763984512), Kevin Ward from Warren, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Office Depot 99 (2763997550), Kevin Ward from Warren, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Office Depot 99 (2763991210), Kevin Ward from Warren, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Office Depot 99 (2763981964), Kevin Ward from Warren, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Office Depot 99 (2763130161), Kevin Ward from Warren, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Office Depot 99 (2763978288), Kevin Ward from Warren, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1912 Overland 59 (39736542172), JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Ford Torino King Cobra, JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
- 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II, JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
- 1943 Crosley T28 snow tractor, JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- 1942 Crosley tractor with four wheel steering, JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- 1953 Paxton Phoenix side, JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- 1960 Mercury Commuter, JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- Cadillac LeMans Concept, JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- Crosley CT-3 PUP (1943), JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- Crosley military 3-wheeled motorcycle prototype (1939), JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- Cadillac LeMans Concept (cropped), JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- Cadillac LeMans Concept rear, JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- 1951 Le Sabre, JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- Crosley 1939 military motorcycle prototype, JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- 1951 Le Sabre rear, JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- Crosley Mosquito prototype, JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- 1937 Crosley C R A D, JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- Crosley Mule (1943), JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- 1953 Chrysler Ghia dream car, JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
- Michigan State Police Dodge Charger with 100 years special livery, JOHN LLOYD, CC BY 2.0
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