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Hillsdale, MI

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Bask in this small town’s history and natural beauty

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Situated in southern Central Michigan, near the Indiana and Ohio borders, Hillsdale is the county seat of Hillsdale County. Steeped in a rich history as a booming railroad town in the late 19th century, Hillsdale still contains dozens of Victorian-style homes along tree-lined streets. Downtown Hillsdale exudes historic charm, serving as the hub of business and community activity in Hillsdale. Numerous natural amenities in Hillsdale provide venues for all kinds of recreational opportunities. Hillsdale residents have the choice to go fishing or boating on Lake Baw Beese, walking or biking on the Baw Beese Trail, and sunbathing at Sandy Beach in addition to attending the Summer Concert Series at Mrs. Stock’s Park. Hillsdale is also home to Hillsdale College, where residents can attend a variety of cultural events and exhibitions. Getting around from Hillsdale is easy with access to Route 99 and U.S. 12.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hillsdale, MI is $556 for a studio, $671 for one bedroom, $896 for two bedrooms, and $925 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillsdale has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$671/month
597 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Davis Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

359 Students

6
out of 10

Gier Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

454 Students

4
out of 10

Bailey Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-K

25 Students

Rating Unavailable

Davis Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

359 Students

6
out of 10

Hillsdale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

400 Students

7
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.