Cost of Living in Eastwood, MI

Population 6,704 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

58
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 Eastwood a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $134,000.

Located 45 miles south of Grand Rapids, Eastwood falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 41% lower than Grand Rapids' $226,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 44
Rent 78

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

About the Cost of Living in Eastwood

The median home value in Eastwood is $133,800 — 56% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,028/month, 22% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $50,054/year is 33% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 58.7°F and lows of 40.2°F. Overall, Eastwood has a cost of living index of 58 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 42% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$133,800
56% below avg
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
22% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.8x
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 58.1%
Renter-occupied 41.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,028
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,642/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
24.4 min
10% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.1%
Carpooled
12.6%
Public transit
1.9%
Work from home
6.5%

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
$50,054
33% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,268
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
30% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.7%
Graduate degree 6.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.2
Male median age 30.3
Female median age 34.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.7°F
Avg Low
40.2°F
Annual Precip
33.2"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323546597080838174614837
Low °F 182027384958626053423324
Precip" 1.701.342.013.073.703.203.363.663.273.742.501.68

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 53 — Moderate
42.2%
Good air days/yr
225
Max AQI recorded
261
PM2.5 days
97
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Eastwood, MI?

Eastwood has a cost index of 58 (100 = national average). It is 42% below the national average.

What is average rent in Eastwood, MI?

The median gross rent in Eastwood is $1,028 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Eastwood?

The median home value in Eastwood is $133,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Eastwood?

The median household income in Eastwood is $50,054 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Eastwood, MI?

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

Is Eastwood, MI affordable?

Yes, Eastwood is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 58 — about 42% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Eastwood?

Eastwood has average high temperatures of 58.7°F and average lows of 40.2°F. Annual precipitation is 33.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Eastwood at a Glance

Population
6,704
Median Income
$50,054
Home Value
$133,800
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg High Temp
58.7°F
Sales Tax
6.0%
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