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Is Hudsonville, MI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6715% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$98,445about $8,204/month · 13% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$285,70014% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (86.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,840 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Michigan cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Michigan. It is number 136 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hudsonville
$1,671
Grand Ledge
$1,036
St. Johns
$885
Brighton
$1,414
Ludington
$1,056
Whitmore Lake
$2,294
Three Rivers
$910

How much do households earn in Hudsonville?

Under $25k
8.9%
$25k–50k
18.1%
$50k–100k
48.8%
$100k–150k
15.1%
$150k+
6.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hudsonville

SizeHudsonvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,462$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,261$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,800$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Hudsonville overall?

Everyday prices in Michigan overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
82
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
100
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hudsonville, so the Michigan figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hudsonville

🏛️ Property tax$2,924a year · 1.02% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$111a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hudsonville

Commute to work20.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home86.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hudsonville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $311 a month less.

Renting
$1,671
Owning
$1,982

Owning assumes a typical $285,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,570 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hudsonville, MI?

Renting in Hudsonville costs a median of about $1,671 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

How much do I need to make to live in Hudsonville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,840 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hudsonville cheap or expensive?

Hudsonville is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $98,445. It ranks 136th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hudsonville?

The median homeowner in Hudsonville pays $2,924 a year in property taxes, about 1.02% of the median home value.

Is Hudsonville more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Michigan are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Hudsonville?

The median home value in Hudsonville is $285,700, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

7,769 people live in Hudsonville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.