Cost of Living in Dorr, MI

Population 3,952 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

86
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

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

Housing 86

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$262,400
14% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$257,672
Zillow ZHVI
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 98.1%
Renter-occupied 1.9%

🛒 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
29.7 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.8%
Carpooled
4.4%
Work from home
11.8%

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
$95,575
28% above avg
Per Capita Income
$31,966
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
51% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.8%
Graduate degree 4.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.4
Male median age 33.9
Female median age 28.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
68.3%
Good air days/yr
161
Max AQI recorded
160
PM2.5 days
200
Ozone days

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.