Cost of Living in Dundee, MI

Population 5,584 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

80
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 Dundee a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $233,000. An unemployment rate of 2.2% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 20 miles north of Toledo, Dundee falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 118% higher than Toledo's $107,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 76
Rent 85

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

About the Cost of Living in Dundee

The median home value in Dundee is $233,000 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,120/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $71,058/year is 5% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.2%, 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, Dundee has a cost of living index of 80 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$233,000
24% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$292,643
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
15% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.3x
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 59.3%
Renter-occupied 40.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,120
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,734/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
33.3 min
23% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.4%
Carpooled
2.4%
Walked
2.9%
Work from home
8.4%

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
$71,058
5% below avg
Per Capita Income
$45,114
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
55% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Labor Force Participation
70.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.4%
Graduate degree 10.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.2
Male median age 35.3
Female median age 39

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 25 — Good
90.8%
Good air days/yr
82
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
20.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,716
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Dundee, MI?

Dundee has a cost index of 80 (100 = national average). It is 20% below the national average.

What is average rent in Dundee, MI?

The median gross rent in Dundee is $1,120 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Dundee?

The median home value in Dundee is $233,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Dundee?

The median household income in Dundee is $71,058 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Dundee, MI?

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

Is Dundee, MI affordable?

Yes, Dundee is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 80 — about 20% below the US national average of 100.

Dundee at a Glance

Population
5,584
Median Income
$71,058
Home Value
$233,000
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
Unemployment
2.2%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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