Living in Hesperia, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hesperia · Census data 2020–2024
Hesperia has 934 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $37,174 (49% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $131,300, the median rent is $571/month.
Hesperia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hesperia at a glance
- Population
- 934
- Median age
- 46.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $37,174State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $131,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $571/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Hesperia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 22%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hesperia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hesperia the median home value is $131,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $571 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,093 a month in housing costs.
Hesperia median household income
The median household income in Hesperia is $37,174 and the income per person is $21,471. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Hesperia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 412
- Owner-occupied
- 72.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.4%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.30
Hesperia demographics
- Population
- 934
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.6%
- Households
- 390
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hesperia ›
Education in Hesperia
8.5% of adults 25 and older in Hesperia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hesperia
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Hesperia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia | 934 | $37,174 | $131,300 | $571 |
| Fremont | 4,568 | $57,452 | $194,700 | $730 |
| Walkerville | 202 | $33,750 | $53,100 | $1,125 |
| White Cloud | 1,280 | $45,192 | $165,900 | $831 |
| New Era | 433 | $77,125 | $180,800 | $900 |
| Twin Lake | 2,036 | $84,950 | $250,600 | — |
| Newaygo | 2,512 | $40,689 | $115,200 | $1,040 |
| Rothbury | 356 | $49,063 | $131,500 | $1,089 |
| Shelby | 2,577 | $49,855 | $155,600 | $680 |
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What is the median household income in Hesperia, MI?
The median household income in Hesperia is $37,174, 49% lower 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 Hesperia?
The median home value in Hesperia is $131,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Hesperia?
The median gross rent in Hesperia is $571 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Hesperia, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 22%.
What is the median age in Hesperia?
The median age in Hesperia is 46.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Hesperia?
The average commute to work in Hesperia is 30 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hesperia?
The unemployment rate in Hesperia is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hesperia?
8.5% of adults in Hesperia 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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