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Benzonia, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Benzie County County
Benzonia, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Benzonia a Good Place to Live?
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 4.3% (19% 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 $310,548. 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.
Safety & Crime
Benzonia reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,953/100K.
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.