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Hudsonville, MI


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Hudsonville, Michigan

Hudsonville, Michigan, in Ottawa county, is 8 miles W of Wyoming, Michigan (center to center) and 104 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The people of the city are in the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan area. Hudsonville has a population of 7,160.

The People and Families of Hudsonville

In Hudsonville, about 67% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Hudsonville. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Hudsonville is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hudsonville had a median family income of $55,372. Hudsonville has a large middle class. The city isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Hudsonville residents, with $9,550. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Hudsonville isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Hudsonville Housing

In Hudsonville, 87% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Hudsonville, 95% of commuters drive to work. In Hudsonville, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Hudsonville Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Hudsonville Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Hudsonville Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Hudsonville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Hudsonville, MI

Comparing Hudsonville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes43
People Living Alone31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime99

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