We found 57 publicly posted hardwood prices from 2 Michigan dealers, covering 11 species. Across all species and thicknesses the median is $6.00 per board foot, ranging $3.65–$15.00. Every figure below comes from a dealer's own price list or product page, checked in October 2026 — nothing is estimated.
In this data, Poplar has the lowest species median in Michigan ($4.50/bf) and Walnut the highest ($12.00/bf). The single lowest posted price is $3.65/bf (Poplar 4/4, Hickory & Oak Lumber); the highest is $15.00/bf (Walnut 8/4, Wolverine Hardwoods).
| Species | Median | Range | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | $6.40 | $4.50–$7.00 | 4 |
| Cherry | $6.00 | $4.25–$7.00 | 5 |
| Hard Maple | $6.40 | $5.50–$7.50 | 6 |
| Hickory | $4.85 | $4.00–$6.75 | 6 |
| Mahogany | $10.00 | $9.50–$11.00 | 3 |
| Poplar | $4.50 | $3.65–$5.00 | 7 |
| Red Oak | $4.58 | $3.75–$5.95 | 8 |
| Sapele | $9.00 | $9.00–$9.00 | 1 |
| Soft Maple | $5.12 | $4.75–$5.50 | 2 |
| Walnut | $12.00 | $9.75–$15.00 | 8 |
| White Oak | $9.00 | $7.50–$12.00 | 7 |
Each row mixes thicknesses, grades and rough vs surfaced stock from that state's dealers, so use the searchable table or the species pages for like-for-like comparisons.
| Dealer | Location | Ships? | Prices | Species (links go to the source) | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory & Oak Lumber | Decatur, MI | Not stated | 24 | Ash, Cherry, Hard Maple, Hickory, Poplar, Red Oak, Soft Maple, Walnut, White Oak | 2026-10-16 |
| Wolverine Hardwoods | Allegan, MI | Not stated | 33 | Ash, Cherry, Hard Maple, Hickory, Mahogany, Poplar, Red Oak, Sapele, Walnut, White Oak | 2026-10-16 |
| Dealer | Location | Ships? | What the dealer's site says | Where we found it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory & Oak Lumber | Decatur, MI | Not stated | No shipping policy found. Site says it serves southwest Michigan incl. Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Detroit and Chicago areas; About page says staff 'sometimes makes deliveries' | source (2026-10-16) |
| Wolverine Hardwoods | Allegan, MI | Not stated | No retail shipping policy found; site mentions 'just-in-time delivery' for wholesale and says retail buyers can 'pick a convenient loading and transportation option' | source (2026-10-16) |
Shipping details come from each dealer's own site as of the date shown; “Not stated” means we found no shipping policy, not that the dealer does not ship. Always confirm with the dealer.
Prices change without notice and may differ by grade, width, length and quantity — call the dealer before you drive. Paid something different? Report it below.
Use the board foot calculator to convert board dimensions to board feet and a rough cost.
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