Life in Hillsdale research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Hillsdale over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hillsdale:
The population in Hillsdale is 8,013.
The median home value in Hillsdale is $195,690.
The median income in Hillsdale is $47,817.
The cost of living in Hillsdale is 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Hillsdale is $801.
The unemployment rate in Hillsdale is 4.6%.
The poverty rate in Hillsdale is 21.2%.
The average high in Hillsdale is 57.4° and the average low is 38.3°.
Crime in Hillsdale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hillsdale. Key points include:
There were 74 total crimes in Hillsdale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hillsdale is 926.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hillsdale is 288.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hillsdale is 638.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hillsdale is -56.28% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hillsdale / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 74 | 926.6 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 288.0 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 162.8 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 51 | 638.6 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 12 | 150.3 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 34 | 425.7 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 62.6 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Hillsdale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hillsdale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hillsdale is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hillsdale is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Hillsdale is $195,690.
The median income in Hillsdale is $47,817.
| Living Expense | Hillsdale | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 55 | 72 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
The average high in Hillsdale is 57.4° and the average low is 38.3°.
There are 77.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.4 inches of precipitation each year with 44.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hillsdale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 44.2 |
The current population in Hillsdale is 8,013. The population has decreased -4.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,013 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 8,005 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 8,196 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 8,073 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 8,097 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 8,125 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 8,170 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 8,203 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 8,203 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 8,222 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 8,257 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 8,292 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 8,326 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 8,352 | - |
87.1% White with 6,977 White residents.
1.7% African American with 140 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 46 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 67 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 399 Two Or More residents.
4.7% Hispanic with 374 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hillsdale | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.1% | 73.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.7% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 5.7% | 19.0% |
Hillsdale is 51.5% female with 4,128 female residents.
Hillsdale is 48.5% male with 3,884 male residents.
| Gender | Hillsdale | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
-1.0% of adults in Hillsdale completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Hillsdale completed 9-12th grade.
41.0% of adults in Hillsdale completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Hillsdale completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Hillsdale completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Hillsdale completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Hillsdale completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Hillsdale completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Hillsdale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hillsdale | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
5.0% of households in Hillsdale earn Less than $10,000.
7.6% of households in Hillsdale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.7% of households in Hillsdale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Hillsdale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
19.2% of households in Hillsdale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.9% of households in Hillsdale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.8% of households in Hillsdale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.1% of households in Hillsdale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.0% of households in Hillsdale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.9% of households in Hillsdale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hillsdale | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.6% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.7% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 7.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.2% | 11.8% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.9% | 16.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 9.0% | 12.6% |