Cost of Living in Hudsonville, MI

Population 7,711 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

87
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hudsonville is a smaller Michigan community of around 8000 residents, where median household incomes of $88,606 and housing costs ($261,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Located 12 miles southwest of Grand Rapids, Hudsonville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 16% higher than Grand Rapids' $226,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 85
Rent 89

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

About the Cost of Living in Hudsonville

The median home value in Hudsonville is $260,500 — 15% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,170/month, 11% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $88,606/year is 19% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, 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, Hudsonville has a cost of living index of 87 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$260,500
15% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$416,187
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,170/mo
11% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.6x
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 84.9%
Renter-occupied 15.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,170
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,784/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
22.3 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.2%
Carpooled
8.3%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.9%
Work from home
9.1%

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
$88,606
19% above avg
Per Capita Income
$36,402
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
14% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.7%
Graduate degree 11.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.4
Male median age 31.9
Female median age 32.6

💨 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
17.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
13
Public schools
7,014
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hudsonville, MI?

Hudsonville has a cost index of 87 (100 = national average). It is 13% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hudsonville, MI?

The median gross rent in Hudsonville is $1,170 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hudsonville?

The median home value in Hudsonville is $260,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hudsonville?

The median household income in Hudsonville is $88,606 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hudsonville, MI?

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

Is Hudsonville, MI affordable?

Yes, Hudsonville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 87 — about 13% below the US national average of 100.

Hudsonville at a Glance

Population
7,711
Median Income
$88,606
Home Value
$260,500
Median Rent
$1,170/mo
Unemployment
5.5%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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