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Benton Heights, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,572
Population
925/sq mi density
$33,871
Median Income
$17,217 per capita
$87,500
Home Value
$148,189 Zillow
$546
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
2,526
Violent Crime/100K
5,382 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$33,871 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, $546/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,526 violent crimes/100K (565% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$87,500
69% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$546/mo
53% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
47.4%
28% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,484
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$87,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$148,189
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
47.4%
Owner-Occupied
52.6%
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:
$546/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
47.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $87,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $148,189 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $546 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 47.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,484 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 24.7% |