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Is Huntington Woods, MI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,75757% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$205,077about $17,090/month · 136% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$473,90042% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (96.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 83.8% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $110,280 a year. That is $53 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 179 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Huntington Woods
$2,757
Manistee
$849
Lake Fenton
$1,711
Rockford
$1,229
New Haven
$1,402
Ishpeming
$811
Milford
$1,297

How much do households earn in Huntington Woods?

Under $25k
4.4%
$25k–50k
4.6%
$50k–100k
15.6%
$100k–150k
28.5%
$150k+
46.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 75.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Huntington Woods 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 Huntington Woods, so the Michigan figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Huntington Woods

🏛️ Property tax$7,862a year · 1.66% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$160a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Huntington Woods

Commute to work20.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree83.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home96.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Huntington Woods?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $531 a month less.

Renting
$2,757
Owning
$3,288

Owning assumes a typical $473,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,390 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Huntington Woods, MI?

Renting in Huntington Woods costs a median of about $2,757 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

How much do I need to make to live in Huntington Woods?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $110,280 a year, or $53 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Huntington Woods cheap or expensive?

Huntington Woods is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.1% of the typical household income of $205,077. It ranks 179th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Huntington Woods?

The median homeowner in Huntington Woods pays $7,862 a year in property taxes, about 1.66% of the median home value.

Is Huntington Woods 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 Huntington Woods?

The median home value in Huntington Woods is $473,900, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

6,328 people live in Huntington Woods. Numbers are typical (middle) values.