Michigan
Benton Heights is a small town in Michigan with a population of 3,572. Residents earn $33,871 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Benton Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Benton Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Benton Heights is $33,871, 55% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 32.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Benton Heights is $87,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $546 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Benton Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 77.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 79.3% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.7% |
| 54% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,871 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,217 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $986 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,208 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.8% |
| 165% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,643 |
| County GDP | $3,313M |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Healthcare | 123 |
| Retail | 254 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,255 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.15% |
| Commute Time | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $87,500 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $546 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,255 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.15% |
| Obesity | 53.2% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 21.3% |
| Heart Disease | 9.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 47.8% |
| Asthma | 15.0% |
| COPD | 15.1% |
| Stroke | 6.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 46.5% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 24.7% |
| Physical Distress | 22.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,267/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 123 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.2 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 77.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 648 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 925/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1222°N, 86.4151°W |
| County FIPS | 26159 |
Winner: Republican by 15.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.4% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 925/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 123 |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Retail Stores | 254 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |