Housing by town in Hillsdale County, Michigan
Hillsdale County, Michigan has 28 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $832 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $703 in 2015–2019 (+18.3%; No measurable change after inflation).
Somerset Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,609) and Adams Township (Hillsdale County) the lowest ($631).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $832 (±$27)
- Households that rent
- 18.0%
- Median household income
- $64,242
- Places
- 28
Cities, towns and townships in Hillsdale County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Township (Hillsdale County) | $631 | 9.3% | $58,021 | $163,700 | $1,578 |
| Allen Township | $690 | 15.5% | $65,417 | $174,400 | $1,668 |
| Amboy Township | $869 | 13.7% | $60,517 | $238,100 | $2,068 |
| Cambria Township | $730 | 8.9% | $59,906 | $190,500 | $1,587 |
| Camden Township | $882 | 16.8% | $51,875 | $161,600 | $1,482 |
| Fayette Township | — | 3.0% | $76,328 | $233,500 | $1,962 |
| Hillsdale | $812 | 46.4% | $51,038 | $130,900 | $1,830 |
| Hillsdale Township | $835 | 7.1% | $88,965 | $295,500 | $2,273 |
| Jefferson Township (Hillsdale County) | $960 | 12.6% | $58,594 | $148,400 | $1,302 |
| Jonesville | $811 | 15.6% | $65,200 | $162,900 | $2,352 |
| Litchfield | $734 | 26.6% | $53,182 | $117,000 | $1,698 |
| Litchfield Township | $1,094 | 10.2% | $59,022 | $199,000 | $1,638 |
| Moscow Township | $1,046 | 18.3% | $58,603 | $172,100 | $1,461 |
| Pittsford Township | $1,403 | 8.6% | $70,625 | $158,100 | $1,374 |
| Ransom Township | $750 | 14.1% | $71,000 | $171,100 | $1,298 |
| Reading | $835 | 41.7% | $49,342 | $107,800 | $1,189 |
| Reading Township | $829 | 12.5% | $65,789 | $187,500 | $2,062 |
| Scipio Township | $831 | 17.6% | $67,609 | $123,100 | $1,660 |
| Somerset Township | $1,609 | 7.9% | $89,303 | $251,100 | $2,188 |
| Wheatland Township (Hillsdale County) | $830 | 7.4% | $74,783 | $183,200 | $1,883 |
| Woodbridge Township | $786 | 10.6% | $66,786 | $159,600 | $1,242 |
| Wright Township (Hillsdale County) | $913 | 16.7% | $54,449 | $130,900 | $1,298 |
Villages and places inside a township in Hillsdale County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen | $581 | 17.4% | $66,111 | $131,300 | $1,270 |
| Camden | $915 | 33.2% | $51,250 | $103,100 | $1,004 |
| Montgomery | $1,167 | 7.0% | $51,250 | $95,000 | $893 |
| North Adams | $900 | 14.6% | $52,813 | $99,500 | $1,350 |
| Waldron | $850 | 26.9% | $52,750 | $83,700 | $918 |
Unincorporated communities in Hillsdale County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake LeAnn | — | 3.7% | $89,076 | $266,600 | $2,581 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,450 | $53,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,150 | $72,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,500 | $77,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,850 | $83,000 |
| 8 people | $55,200 | $55,200 | $88,350 |
How the places in Hillsdale County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Hillsdale County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 | 201 | 337 | 753 | 44,781 | 5 of 6 |
| 2024 | 59 | 128 | 297 | 645 | 46,055 | 6 of 6 |
| 2025 | 61 | 134 | 203 | 447 | 45,420 | 6 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hillsdale County recorded 61 violent and 203 property crimes, 134 and 447 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Hillsdale County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office | 28,234 | 40 | 82 |
| Hillsdale Police Department | 7,971 | 15 | 67 |
| Somerset Township Police Department | 4,585 | 0 | 19 |
| Jonesville Police Department | 2,164 | 2 | 30 |
| Litchfield Police Department | 1,389 | 2 | 4 |
| Reading Police Department | 1,077 | 2 | 1 |
ZIP codes in Hillsdale County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49242 | 14,750 | $806 | $183,700 | $61,029 | 26.8% |
| 49250 | 5,653 | $821 | $170,300 | $65,744 | 14.7% |
| 49274 | 3,679 | $809 | $171,100 | $58,087 | 20.4% |
| 49249 | 3,462 | $1,573 | $224,000 | $82,407 | 10.9% |
| 49266 | 2,982 | $1,108 | $170,800 | $66,173 | 8.1% |
| 49232 | 2,790 | $835 | $210,500 | $56,324 | 15.9% |
| 49252 | 2,556 | $739 | $144,800 | $55,762 | 19.8% |
| 49271 | 2,280 | $948 | $147,300 | $56,389 | 16.3% |
| 49288 | 1,483 | $1,023 | $147,500 | $66,833 | 21.8% |
| 49227 | 1,287 | $738 | $159,000 | $53,587 | 16.3% |
| 49262 | 1,258 | $914 | $144,900 | $54,423 | 7.8% |
| 49282 | 82 | — | — | $34,911 | 12.2% |
| 49258 | 29 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Hillsdale County
What is the crime rate in Hillsdale County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hillsdale County recorded 134 violent and 447 property crimes per 100,000 residents (61 violent and 203 property crimes in all).
Which place in Hillsdale County has the highest rent?
Somerset Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,609 (±$1,058) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Hillsdale County has the lowest rent?
Adams Township (Hillsdale County) has the lowest median gross rent, $631 (±$515) a month.
What is the median rent in Hillsdale County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Hillsdale County is $832 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsdale County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsdale County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Hillsdale County, MI
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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