Cost of Living in Coopersville, MI

Population 4,841 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

74
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Coopersville is a smaller Michigan community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $62,575 and housing costs ($217,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 8.2%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 15 miles west of Grand Rapids, Coopersville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Grand Rapids' $226,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 71
Rent 79

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Coopersville

The median home value in Coopersville is $216,900 — 29% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,035/month, 21% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,575/year is 16% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Michigan's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Coopersville has a cost of living index of 74 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$216,900
29% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$215,905
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,035/mo
21% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$707
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$962
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,444
Owner-occupied 71.6%
Renter-occupied 28.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,035
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,649/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.2 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.2%
Carpooled
4.4%
Walked
1.9%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
8.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.3%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$62,575
16% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,979
Unemployment Rate
8.2%
71% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Labor Force Participation
70.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.3%
Graduate degree 6.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.8
Male median age 27.4
Female median age 36.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
49.4%
Good air days/yr
227
Max AQI recorded
251
PM2.5 days
105
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
6
Public schools
2,654
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Coopersville, MI?

Coopersville has a cost index of 74 (100 = national average). It is 26% below the national average.

What is average rent in Coopersville, MI?

The median gross rent in Coopersville is $1,035 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Coopersville?

The median home value in Coopersville is $216,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Coopersville?

The median household income in Coopersville is $62,575 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Coopersville, MI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Coopersville is 6.0%. The Michigan state income tax top rate is 4.3%.

Is Coopersville, MI affordable?

Yes, Coopersville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 74 — about 26% below the US national average of 100.

Coopersville at a Glance

Population
4,841
Median Income
$62,575
Home Value
$216,900
Median Rent
$1,035/mo
Unemployment
8.2%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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