At a Glance
Median Income
$92,031
$37,727 per capita
Home Value
$170,500
Zillow: $234,306
Median Rent
$879/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
151/100K
2,814/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Hemlock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hemlock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hemlock a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hemlock residents earn a median household income of $92,031 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,727. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 417 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hemlock is $170,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,306. Median rent is $879/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Hemlock reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,814/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Hemlock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hemlock has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,323
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,031
Per Capita$37,727
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$11,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,500
Rent$879
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$234,306
Housing Units513
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent151/100K
Property2,814/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation654 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed171 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Hemlock was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 171 Mbps.
There are 417 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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