At a Glance
Median Income
$61,161
$31,083 per capita
Home Value
$195,800
Zillow: $334,869
Median Rent
$1,292/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
12.4% smoking rate
How Benzonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benzonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Benzonia a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benzonia residents earn a median household income of $61,161 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,083. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 483 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benzonia is $195,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,869. Median rent is $1,292/month, with 30.8% 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 1958.
Education
35.9% of adults in Benzonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benzonia has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population735
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,161
Per Capita$31,083
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$741M
Avg Weekly Wage$877
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,800
Rent$1,292
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$334,869
Housing Units360
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation809 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Benzonia was built in 1958.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.