Living in Hillsdale, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillsdale · Census data 2020–2024
Hillsdale has 8,002 residents with a median age of 29.6. The median household income is $51,038 (30% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $130,900, the median rent is $812/month.
Hillsdale at a glance
- Population
- 8,002
- Median age
- 29.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $51,038State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $130,900State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $812/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 53.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Hillsdale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hillsdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillsdale the median home value is $130,900, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $812 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Hillsdale median household income
The median household income in Hillsdale is $51,038 and the income per person is $23,961. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Hillsdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,073
- Owner-occupied
- 53.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.4%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.50
Hillsdale demographics
- Population
- 8,002
- Median age
- 29.6
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 2,654
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillsdale ›
Education in Hillsdale
26.2% of adults 25 and older in Hillsdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillsdale
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 63.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 16.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Hillsdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale | 8,002 | $51,038 | $130,900 | $812 |
| Jonesville | 2,319 | $65,200 | $162,900 | $811 |
| North Adams | 435 | $52,813 | $99,500 | $900 |
| Allen | 170 | $66,111 | $131,300 | $581 |
| Cambria | 128 | $53,125 | $106,300 | — |
| Reading | 947 | $49,342 | $107,800 | $835 |
| Pittsford | 707 | $45,833 | $105,700 | $940 |
| Litchfield | 1,566 | $53,182 | $117,000 | $734 |
| Hanover | 375 | $62,656 | $145,800 | $978 |
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What is the median household income in Hillsdale, MI?
The median household income in Hillsdale is $51,038, 30% 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 Hillsdale?
The median home value in Hillsdale is $130,900, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Hillsdale?
The median gross rent in Hillsdale is $812 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Hillsdale, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
What is the median age in Hillsdale?
The median age in Hillsdale is 29.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Hillsdale?
The average commute to work in Hillsdale is 15 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillsdale?
The unemployment rate in Hillsdale is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillsdale?
26.2% of adults in Hillsdale 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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