What are the schools like in Hudsonville, MI?

Hudsonville is served primarily by Hudsonville Public School District. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.

What is the median household income in Hudsonville?

The median household income in Hudsonville, MI is $86,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Hudsonville, MI?

Hudsonville has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.9 inches.

Hudsonville, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hudsonville, MI affordable or expensive?

Hudsonville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hudsonville is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $244,300 and the median rent is $1,175 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hudsonville, MI?

Hudsonville has a violent crime rate of 260.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 860.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hudsonville, MI a Good Place to Live?

Hudsonville is a small town of 7,633 in Michigan, with a median household income of $86,000 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Hudsonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hudsonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hudsonville 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: 95.2

Hudsonville's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hudsonville costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hudsonville, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$244,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,175	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hudsonville's violent crime rate is 260.1 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

260.1 /100k

Property Crime

860.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hudsonville is served primarily by Hudsonville Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1 .

Metric	Hudsonville, MI	National Avg
School District	Hudsonville Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hudsonville sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation and 74.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hudsonville, MI
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	42.7"
Annual Snowfall	74.9"

Demographics

Metric	Hudsonville, MI	National Avg
Population	7,633	—
Median Age	32.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	29.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Hudsonville

Hudsonville, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49426

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hudsonville, MI affordable or expensive?

Hudsonville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hudsonville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $244,300 and median rent is $1,175/month.

What is the crime rate in Hudsonville, MI?

Hudsonville's violent crime rate is 260.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 860.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hudsonville?

Public schools in Hudsonville are operated by Hudsonville Public School District. The district has 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hudsonville, MI a good place to live?

Hudsonville, MI has a population of 7,633, a median household income of $86,000, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hudsonville?

Hudsonville averages 30.5°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches with about 74.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hudsonville?

Hudsonville, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49426.

What is the population of Hudsonville?

The population of Hudsonville, Michigan is 7,633 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hudsonville?

Key numbers for living in Hudsonville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $244,300, median household income $86,000, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hudsonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.