At a Glance
Median Income
$103,583
$33,228 per capita
Home Value
$172,400
Zillow: $431,434
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
12.0% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 $103,583 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,228. The unemployment rate stands at 13.7% (281% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,495 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hemlock is $172,400 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,434. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
22.4% of adults in Hemlock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hemlock has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population736
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density396/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$103,583
Per Capita$33,228
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,400
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$431,434
Housing Units280
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,954/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation912 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute34 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Hemlock was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.