Living in Hillman, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillman · Census data 2020–2024
Hillman has 812 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $36,823 (49% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $87,000, the median rent is $434/month.
Hillman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hillman at a glance
- Population
- 812
- Median age
- 41.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $36,823State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $87,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $434/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Hillman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 35%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hillman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillman the median home value is $87,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $434 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $874 a month in housing costs.
Hillman median household income
The median household income in Hillman is $36,823 and the income per person is $21,878. 35% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Hillman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 458
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 16.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.01
Hillman demographics
- Population
- 812
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 381
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillman ›
Education in Hillman
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Hillman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillman
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Hillman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillman | 812 | $36,823 | $87,000 | $434 |
| Atlanta | 758 | $42,936 | $100,200 | $699 |
| Posen | 345 | $46,500 | $79,000 | $481 |
| Canada Creek Ranch | 381 | $76,107 | $207,100 | — |
| Millersburg | 137 | $53,281 | $84,300 | — |
| Alpena | 10,154 | $47,545 | $118,700 | $625 |
| Hubbard Lake | 944 | $70,568 | $304,800 | — |
| Lewiston | 1,201 | $54,231 | $169,800 | $808 |
| Rogers City | 2,878 | $49,266 | $110,200 | $675 |
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What is the median household income in Hillman, MI?
The median household income in Hillman is $36,823, 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 Hillman?
The median home value in Hillman is $87,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Hillman?
The median gross rent in Hillman is $434 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Hillman, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 35%.
What is the median age in Hillman?
The median age in Hillman is 41.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Hillman?
The average commute to work in Hillman is 18 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillman?
The unemployment rate in Hillman is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillman?
12.9% of adults in Hillman 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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