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Hillsdale, MI


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Hillsdale, Michigan

Hillsdale, Michigan, in Hillsdale county, is 39 miles SE of Battle Creek, Michigan (center to center) and 58 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. The city has a population of 8,233.

The People and Families of Hillsdale

In Hillsdale, about 40% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Hillsdale live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Hillsdale.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hillsdale had a median family income of $42,649.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hillsdale ($2,330). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hillsdale Housing

About 57% of housing units in Hillsdale are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Hillsdale, 84% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Hillsdale are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Hillsdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyHillsdale Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Hillsdale Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Hillsdale Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hillsdale, MI

Comparing Hillsdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men56
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity25
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime65

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