Ecorse
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Ecorse is a small city hugging the Detroit River, known for its rich automotive history and tight-knit community feel. The city offers affordable living, scenic riverfronts, and convenient local amenities, making it an accessible destination for visitors seeking a genuine Michigan experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
9,305
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.24°, -83.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
48
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,010
Local Cost
$1,290
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-2.2°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
-24.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
865 mm
Internet Speed
685 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
10
Parks
18
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
337.0
Airport
YQG
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.