City profile
Fenton, MI
Genesee County · Population 11,906
Fenton is a town in Genesee County, MI with about 11,906 residents and a typical home value near $236,000. It is 34 miles from Southfield, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
25°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$235,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,533
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
93
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 92/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Cold wave, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
45 mi to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 51% Democratic / 47% Republican
Community
Population
11,906
Black population
2.2%
County
Genesee County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 11,906 residents
- Typical home value about $236,000
- 34 miles from Southfield, MI
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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