Michiana Shores, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Berrien County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
433 Population 1,237/sq mi density
$92,500 Median Income $70,985 per capita
$448,300 Home Value $626,314 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$92,500 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$448,300 home value, $1,250/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Michiana Shores, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,500
23% above
$70,985 per capita
Home Value
$448,300
59% above
Zillow: $626,314
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.8%
66% above
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Michiana Shores Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
123%
Home Value
159%
Rent
107%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
166%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Michiana Shores a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Michiana Shores residents earn a median household income of $92,500 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,985. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,096 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Michiana Shores is $448,300 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $626,314. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

55.8% of adults in Michiana Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Michiana Shores has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population433
Median Age60.7 yrs
Density1,237/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,500
Per Capita$70,985
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$9,718M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

B+
Home Value$448,300
Rent$1,250
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$626,314
Housing Units378
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,398/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation603 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.8%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+27.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute37 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Michiana Shores was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.