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Benton Harbor, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County
Benton Harbor, MI
At a Glance
How Benton Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benton Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Benton Harbor a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Benton Harbor residents earn a median household income of $29,652 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,108. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,643 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benton Harbor is $75,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,189. Median rent is $775/month, with 40.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Benton Harbor reports 1,939 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 410% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,265/100K. The murder rate is 30.6/100K.
Education
7.8% of adults in Benton Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benton Harbor has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.