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Hesperia, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Muskegon County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,007 Population 1,228/sq mi density
$44,271 Median Income $21,031 per capita
$121,300 Home Value $187,663 Zillow
$556 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
319 Violent Crime/100K 2,338 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$44,271 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,300 home value, $556/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hesperia, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,271
41% below
$21,031 per capita
Home Value
$121,300
57% below
Zillow: $187,663
Median Rent
$556/mo
52% below
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
319/100K
16% below
2,338/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Hesperia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hesperia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
43%
Rent
48%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
84%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hesperia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hesperia residents earn a median household income of $44,271 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,031. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,152 business establishments, including 338 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hesperia is $121,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,663. Median rent is $556/month, with 28.2% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Hesperia reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,338/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

7.2% of adults in Hesperia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hesperia has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,007
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,228/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,271
Per Capita$21,031
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$8,392M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,300
Rent$556
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$187,663
Housing Units423
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent319/100K
Property2,338/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault319/100K
Burglary425/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,658/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation727 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Hesperia was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 338 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.