Hudsonville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
7,711 Population 1,872/sq mi density
$88,606 Median Income $36,402 per capita
$260,500 Home Value $427,808 Zillow
$1,170 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$88,606 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$260,500 home value, $1,170/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hudsonville, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,606
18% above
$36,402 per capita
Home Value
$260,500
8% below
Zillow: $427,808
Median Rent
$1,170/mo
1% above
20.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
4% above
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Hudsonville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
118%
Home Value
92%
Rent
101%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hudsonville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hudsonville residents earn a median household income of $88,606 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,402. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hudsonville is $260,500 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,808. Median rent is $1,170/month, with 20.9% 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 1980.

Education

35.2% of adults in Hudsonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hudsonville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,711
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density1,872/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,606
Per Capita$36,402
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$260,500
Rent$1,170
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$427,808
Housing Units2,748
Rent Burden20.9%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,873/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation634 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Hudsonville was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.