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Benton Harbor, MI Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Greyson Phillips

First time home buyer in Benton Harbor

Rent is about $775/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $29,652 in Benton Harbor. Median household income is $29,652, which feels on the lower side for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthin...

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Isla Davis

Things Benton Harbor needs to improve

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and Rent is about $775/month for a decent place. Median household income is $29,652, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $775 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right...

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Isla Davis

Moving to Benton Harbor with kids -good idea?

OK so I work in tech and With a population of 9,023, Benton Harbor is a small town. The median home value here is around $75,500, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $775/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 42.3%, which is higher than I expected. I'd say it's better for families than y...

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Isla Davis

Worst things about Benton Harbor nobody talks about

Curious what people think. My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 12.7%, which is concerning. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is defini...

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