Living in Hemlock, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hemlock · Census data 2020–2024
Hemlock has 1,529 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $102,188 (40% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $221,800, the median rent is $1,011/month.
Hemlock at a glance
- Population
- 1,529
- Median age
- 41.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $102,188State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $221,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,011/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Hemlock a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Michigan median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hemlock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hemlock the median home value is $221,800, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,490 a month in housing costs.
Hemlock median household income
The median household income in Hemlock is $102,188 and the income per person is $42,536. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Hemlock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 600
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.70
Hemlock demographics
- Population
- 1,529
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 567
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hemlock ›
Education in Hemlock
29% of adults 25 and older in Hemlock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hemlock
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 86.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Hemlock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock | 1,529 | $102,188 | $221,800 | $1,011 |
| Merrill | 798 | $47,500 | $93,200 | $719 |
| Shields | 7,402 | $82,125 | $174,500 | $941 |
| Freeland | 7,557 | $110,547 | $265,900 | $1,245 |
| St. Charles | 1,934 | $50,000 | $118,500 | $460 |
| Breckenridge | 1,517 | $57,540 | $111,500 | $731 |
| Midland | 42,724 | $73,325 | $203,900 | $1,048 |
| Saginaw | 43,536 | $38,579 | $60,000 | $922 |
| Auburn | 2,124 | $71,653 | $168,000 | $1,069 |
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What is the median household income in Hemlock, MI?
The median household income in Hemlock is $102,188, 40% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hemlock?
The median home value in Hemlock is $221,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Hemlock?
The median gross rent in Hemlock is $1,011 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Hemlock, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Michigan median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Hemlock?
The median age in Hemlock is 41.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Hemlock?
The average commute to work in Hemlock is 30 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hemlock?
The unemployment rate in Hemlock is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hemlock?
29% of adults in Hemlock have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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