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Berrien Springs, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Cass County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,043 Population 2,221/sq mi density
$64,545 Median Income $38,263 per capita
$148,800 Home Value $196,548 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
161 Violent Crime/100K 1,932 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,545 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,800 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Berrien Springs, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,545
14% below
$38,263 per capita
Home Value
$148,800
47% below
Zillow: $196,548
Median Rent
$935/mo
20% below
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
161/100K
58% below
1,932/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Berrien Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Berrien Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
53%
Rent
80%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
148%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berrien Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Berrien Springs residents earn a median household income of $64,545 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,263. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 932 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Berrien Springs is $148,800 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,548. Median rent is $935/month, with 24.5% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

Berrien Springs reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,932/100K.

Education

50.0% of adults in Berrien Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Berrien Springs has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,043
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,221/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,545
Per Capita$38,263
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,800
Rent$935
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$196,548
Housing Units857
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent161/100K
Property1,932/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,385/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation665 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Berrien Springs was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Southwest Michigan Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.