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Benton Harbor, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
9,023
Population
2,055/sq mi density
$29,652
Median Income
$19,108 per capita
$75,500
Home Value
$148,189 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
40.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
1,939
Violent Crime/100K
3,265 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$29,652 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,500 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,939 violent crimes/100K (410% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$75,500
73% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
36.5%
44% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,517
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$75,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$148,189
Median Sale Price
$140,000
Median List Price
$89,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
36.5%
Owner-Occupied
63.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$775/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,450/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
53 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
23.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$108
Active Inventory
39
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
40.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
30% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
36.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $75,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $148,189 |
| Median Sale Price | $140,000 |
| Median List Price | $89,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $108 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,450 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 53 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 39 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $108 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 36.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 63.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 36.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,517 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 40.3% |