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Benton harbor, MI

Benton harbor, MI.

Population: 29,460 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Benton harbor, MI is $161,783 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $37,500 after a median 94.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $978/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$161,783

Median home value

+7.1%

1-year change

94.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$161,783
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+17.9%
10-year appreciation
+85.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$161,783
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$37,500
Median list price
$244,950
Median price per sqft
$20
1-year sale-price change
-62.5%
Median days on market
94.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
88
Sale-to-list ratio
78.6%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$978/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
5
School districts serving the area
Countryside Academy, Benton Harbor Charter School Academy, Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy
Schools include
Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School, Countryside Academy Elementary, Benton Harbor Charter School Academy, Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy, Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Aircraft Components (D & L Sales) (5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.5°F
Average high
59.5°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
181
Days with Moderate air quality
52
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,792
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,491

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Indiana Dunes National Park (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (BEH) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
South Bend International Airport (SBN) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
LAKELAND HOSPITAL, ST JOSEPH, COREWELL HEALTH WATERVLIET HOSPITAL, ASCENSION BORGESS LEE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-113 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
64.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,708
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
63.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,175
Average weekly wage
$1,063
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
335

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Benton harborState medianUS median
Median home value$161,783$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$37,500$265,000$325,000
Median days on market95 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$978/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,708$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Benton harbor, MI?
$161,783.
What is the median sale price in Benton harbor, MI?
$37,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Benton harbor, MI?
Median days on market: 94.5 days.
What is typical rent in Benton harbor, MI?
Typical rent: $978/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Benton harbor, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Benton harbor, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Benton harbor, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Benton harbor, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Benton harbor, MI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Aircraft Components (D & L Sales), 5 mi.
How many schools serve Benton harbor, MI?
13 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Benton harbor, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Benton harbor, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Benton harbor, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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