Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Hillsdale
Hillsdale, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$724
Population
7,574
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Bask in this small town’s history and natural beauty
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Situated in southern Central Michigan, near the Indiana and Ohio borders, Hillsdale is the county seat of Hillsdale County. Steeped in a rich history as a booming railroad town in the late 19th century, Hillsdale still contains dozens of Victorian-style homes along tree-lined streets. Downtown Hillsdale exudes historic charm, serving as the hub of business and community activity in Hillsdale. Numerous natural amenities in Hillsdale provide venues for all kinds of recreational opportunities. Hillsdale residents have the choice to go fishing or boating on Lake Baw Beese, walking or biking on the Baw Beese Trail, and sunbathing at Sandy Beach in addition to attending the Summer Concert Series at Mrs. Stock’s Park. Hillsdale is also home to Hillsdale College, where residents can attend a variety of cultural events and exhibitions. Getting around from Hillsdale is easy with access to Route 99 and U.S. 12.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,672
Average: $59,072
Education
1,703
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,393
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hillsdale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hillsdale, MI is $580 for a studio, $720 for one bedroom, $950 for two bedrooms, and $894 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillsdale has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$720/month
551 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hillsdale, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
454 Students
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Public
Grades K-12
280 Students
Public
Grades K-8
359 Students
Public
Grades K-8
88 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
25 Students
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Public
Grades K-12
280 Students
Public
Grades K-8
359 Students
Public
Grades K-8
88 Students
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Public
Grades K-12
280 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
400 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Slayton Arboretum
Commuter Rail
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.