Hillsdale, MI Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Quinn Johnson Apr 11, 2026

Living in Hillsdale -the reality

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $47,817 in Hillsdale. Homes are going for about $131,300 on average. Poverty rate is 16.3%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $801 for rent here. Downtown h...

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Ezra Collins Apr 29, 2025

Moving to Hillsdale -what should I know?

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $131,300, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $131,300 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here?

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Jose H. Mar 26, 2025

Hillsdale in the winter -how bad?

So, Rent is about $801/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $801 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What do you all think? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has inve...

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Brooks Moore Mar 18, 2025

Is Hillsdale still affordable?

Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Hillsdale? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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