Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Hesperia is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,007. Residents earn $44,271 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hesperia receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hesperia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hesperia is $44,271, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Hesperia is $121,300, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $556 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Hesperia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches, including 74.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,271 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,031 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,023 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,618 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,152 |
| County GDP | $8,392M |
| Restaurants | 338 |
| Healthcare | 404 |
| Retail | 526 |
| Manufacturing | 259 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,258 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.16% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| Census Median | $121,300 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $187,663 |
| Census Median Rent | $556 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,258 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.16% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,658/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.9 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 74.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 727 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5695°N, 86.0409°W |
| County FIPS | 26121 |
Winner: Republican by 1.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.2% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,228/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.7% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Restaurants | 338 |
| Retail Stores | 526 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |