Hemlock is a small town of 1,226 in Michigan, with a median household income of $58,787
.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hemlock stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hemlock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hemlock city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.7
Hemlock's overall cost of living index is 94.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hemlock costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hemlock, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$171,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$904
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,787
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Hemlock's violent crime rate is 569.4 per 100,000 residents
— 50% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
569.4 /100k
Property Crime
679.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hemlock is served primarily by Hemlock Public School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hemlock, MI
National Avg
School District
Hemlock Public School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hemlock sees average highs of 29.5°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 32.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.0 inches of snow per year.
Hemlock's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hemlock roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $171,000 and median rent is $904/month.
Hemlock's violent crime rate is 569.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 679.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hemlock are operated by Hemlock Public School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hemlock, MI has a population of 1,226, a median household income of $58,787, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hemlock averages 29.5°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.1 inches
with about 49.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hemlock, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48626.
The population of Hemlock, Michigan is 1,226 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hemlock: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $171,000, median household income $58,787, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hemlock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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