Cost of Living in Dorr, MI
Population 3,952 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Dorr a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $262,000. An unemployment rate of 2.4% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Dorr sits roughly 15 miles south of Grand Rapids — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 16% higher than Grand Rapids' $226,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Dorr
The median home value in Dorr is $262,400 — 14% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $95,575/year is 28% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.4%, below 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, Dorr has a cost of living index of 86 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% less expensive.
Dorr has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
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HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
🛒 Food & Groceries
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EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Dorr, MI?
Dorr has a cost index of 86 (100 = national average). It is 14% below the national average.
What is the average home price in Dorr?
The median home value in Dorr is $262,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Dorr?
The median household income in Dorr is $95,575 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Dorr, MI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Dorr is 6.0%. The Michigan state income tax top rate is 4.3%.
Is Dorr, MI affordable?
Yes, Dorr is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 86 — about 14% below the US national average of 100.
Dorr at a Glance
- Population
- 3,952
- Median Income
- $95,575
- Home Value
- $262,400
- Unemployment
- 2.4%
- Sales Tax
- 6.0%
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