Benton Harbor, MI
1 neighborhoods · 29,985 residents · Michigan
C
41/100
57
Safety Score
30
Affordability
$37K
Median Income
$131K
Median Home Value
Is Benton Harbor, MI a Good Place to Live?
Benton Harbor receives an overall livability grade of C (41/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Michigan. Safety scores C+ (57/100). Affordability scores D (30/100) with a median household income of $36,647 and median home values around $130,700.
About 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 15.3%. 58% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 37.
$778
Median Rent/mo
17.7%
College Educated
15.3%
Unemployment
58%
Owner-Occupied
37
Median Age
29,985
Population
1
Zip Codes
Berrien
County
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Neighborhoods in Benton Harbor
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49022Berrien Co. | 41 C | 57 | 30 | $37K | $131K | 29,985 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.