Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI

Michigan · Berrien County · Niles Metro

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,468. Residents earn $80,642 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

1,468 Population 324/sq mi density

$80,642 Median Income $57,173 per capita

$296,000 Home Value $305,028 Zillow

$861 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

88 Violent Crime/100K 1,060 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.6 / 5.0

$80,642 median income, 0.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$296,000 home value, $861/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

88 violent crimes/100K (77% below avg)

Education

4.5 / 5.0

43.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $80,642

7% higher than US avg

Home Value $296,000

5% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 88/100K

77% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 43.5%

29% higher than US avg

Median Rent $861

26% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 33.7%

5% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.7%

81% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.2%

82% lower than US avg

How Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,468

Median Age54.7 yrs

Density324/mi²

Male / Female44% / 56%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Veterans8.1%

Economy

A+

Median Income$80,642

Per Capita$57,173

Unemployment0.7%

Poverty2.2%

County GDP$9,718M

Commute38 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$296,000

Rent$861

Ownership95.2%

Zillow$305,028

Housing Units1,635

Rent Burden36.9%

Crime

Violent88/100K

Property1,060/100K

Health

Obesity33.7%

Uninsured5.0%

Smoking11.6%

Depression26.5%

Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain42.6 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation623 ft (190 m)

Education

Bachelor's+43.5%

High School+99.1%

Graduate+12.6%

School Score5.22

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%

Commute38 min

Broadband81.3%

EV Stations1

Libraries14

Is Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is $80,642, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is $296,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $861 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 88 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,060 per 100,000, 46% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 65.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert has a population of 1,468 with a density of 324 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles. The median age is 54.7 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 56.3% female and 43.7% male. The city is predominantly White (90.9%), with 1.3% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.3% of residents, while 5.7% speak Spanish. 8.1% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 25.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 98.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,468

Total Population

324

People / sq mi

54.7yrs

Median Age

41% above US avg

4.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.7%

Female 56.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.3%

20% above US avg

Spanish 5.7%

57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is $80,642, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,173 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,096, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 4,096 business establishments, including 391 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 36.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$80,642
	7% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$57,173
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,096
IRS Avg AGI	$80,573
Gini Index	0.482 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.7%
	81% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.2%
	82% below US avg
Establishments (County)	4,096
County GDP	$9,718M

Business (County)

Restaurants	391
Healthcare	432
Retail	544
Manufacturing	268

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,061
	102% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	37.7 min
Drive Alone	51.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	36.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is $296,000, 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $305,028. Homes sell for 91% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $861 (26% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $891 for a one-bedroom to $1,113 for a two-bedroom apartment. 95.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,635 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1973. The average annual property tax is $7,061 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 36.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$296,000
	5% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$305,028
Median List Price	$799,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$799,000
$/Sq Ft	$327
Homes Sold	2
Sale-to-List Ratio	91.0%
Price Drops	12.5%
Inventory	8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$861
	26% below US avg
Rent Burden	36.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$807
1 Bedroom	$891
2 Bedrooms	$1,113
3 Bedrooms	$1,419
4 Bedrooms	$1,588

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	95.2%
Owner-Occupied	95.2%
Renter-Occupied	4.8%
Housing Units	1,635
Median Year Built	1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,061
	102% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.39%

In Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, 33.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 7.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.8% of residents, below the national average. 28.8% have high blood pressure. 11.6% are current smokers. 20.0% report binge drinking. 18.6% are physically inactive, below the national average. 26.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 16.9% experience frequent mental distress. 5.0% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,255. The dentist ratio is 1:1,778. 79.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	33.7%
	5% above US avg
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart Disease	4.8%
High Blood Pressure	28.8%
Asthma	11.0%
COPD	5.3%
Cancer	8.1%
Stroke	2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.6%
	17% below US avg
Binge Drinking	20.0%
Physical Inactivity	18.6%
Depression	26.5%
Mental Distress	16.9%
Physical Distress	11.2%
Short Sleep	36.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	98.7%
Uninsured	5.0%
	42% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,255
Dentists	1:1,778
Mental Health	1:316
Checkup Rate	76.3%
Dental Visits	71.6%
Premature Death	9,398/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.2/10
Exercise Access	79.6%
Healthcare Facilities	432

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert has a violent crime rate of 88 per 100,000 residents, 77% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,060 per 100,000, 46% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 13 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	88.3/100K
	77% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,060.1/100K
	46% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	13
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 65.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	623 ft (190 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density	324/sq mi
Coordinates	41.8815°N, 86.6177°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Berrien County County
Nearest Airport	South Bend International (SBN) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"

12% above US avg

Snowfall 65.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0478 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	44.1 / 100
Community Resilience	98.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	106 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	133 km
Nov 4, 2013	1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois	M3.2	100 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	100 km
Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

375 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 109 fatalities, 1,510 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956	EF5	92 km	17
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	99 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	82 km	5
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	48 km	36
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	61 km	31
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	75 km	0
Oct 24, 2001	EF3	33 km	1
May 13, 1980	EF3	50 km	0
May 13, 1980	EF3	88 km	5
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	67 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	36 km	0
Jun 20, 1974	EF3	95 km	0
Oct 24, 1967	EF3	62 km	0
Nov 26, 1965	EF3	22 km	0
Nov 12, 1965	EF3	81 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	59 km	10
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	76 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	100 km	0
Apr 30, 1962	EF3	73 km	0
Apr 30, 1962	EF3	25 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1954	MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN)	Avalanche	3.0 m	7	30 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1988	ALLEGAN6	1,077	91 km
1986	OGDEN DUNS	863	58 km
2021	21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST	594	58 km
2017	17 INDU COWLES DUNES	522	48 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	1.7 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	2.7 in
April	47°F (8°C)	3.6 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.3 in
June	67°F (20°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.8 in
October	53°F (12°C)	3.1 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	3.1 in

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is located in Berrien County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. 12.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 53.2% of the vote, a 7.9-point margin. 81.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 14 public libraries serving the community. 432 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 51.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.2%

D 45.4%

Winner: Republican by 7.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	13
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	43.5%
	29% above US avg
High School+	99.1%
Graduate Degree+	12.6%
School Test Score	5.22

A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	324/sq mi
Total Area	4.6 sq mi
County	Berrien County County

Services

Broadband Access	81.3%
Avg Download Speed	161.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	49.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	14
Healthcare Facilities	432
Restaurants	391
Retail Stores	544

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	37.7 min
Drive Alone	51.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	36.2%

Average costs for common services in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($192–$529)
Urgent Care Visit	$192 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,116 ($770–$4,810)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72–$192)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144–$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48–$115)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144–$481)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$577 ($385–$962)
Battery Replacement	$192 ($96–$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,734 ($3,848–$11,544)
Roof Repair	$962 ($385–$1,924)
Roof Replacement	$8,658 ($5,291–$14,430)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,443 ($481–$3,367)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,430 ($4,810–$28,860)
DUI Defense	$4,810 ($1,924–$9,620)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,443 ($770–$2,886)
Will Preparation	$481 ($192–$962)
Trust Preparation	$2,405 ($962–$4,810)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72–$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48–$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.94 ($2.89–$5.29)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41–$4.81)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41–$5.29)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89–$6.25)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.29 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($38–$115)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($38–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48–$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$192 ($72–$481)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,924 ($1,154–$3,367)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14–$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,154 ($577–$2,405)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$962 ($481–$1,924)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($192–$673)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$962 ($385–$2,405)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,025 ($4,810–$28,860)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48–$192)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144–$481)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$192 ($96–$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$594
Toddler	$594
Preschool	$494
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$831
Toddler	$674
Preschool	$670

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Berrien County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	11,601	312	$83,266	2.33
Health Care & Social Assistance	8,001	587	$57,662	0.92
Retail Trade	7,096	498	$34,508	1.17
Accommodation & Food Services	6,789	389	$23,690	1.23
Administrative & Waste Services	3,037	192	$48,646	0.85
Other Services	2,176	393	$37,863	1.19
Finance & Insurance	2,013	180	$84,874	0.82
Construction	1,974	342	$73,579	0.62
Wholesale Trade	1,822	137	$64,743	0.76
Professional & Technical Services	1,375	312	$75,557	0.33
Educational Services	1,259	42	$43,739	1.00
Agriculture & Forestry	1,186	102	$29,007	2.42
Arts & Entertainment	866	83	$26,791	0.85
Real Estate	493	150	$47,520	0.52
Information & Technology	386	60	$59,856	0.34
Unclassified	171	55	$50,988	2.02
Management of Companies	119	12	$109,463	0.12
Mining & Oil/Gas	94	6	$123,568	0.41

Schools in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Chikaming Elementary School	Elementary	114	11	10.4:1

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Radio Stations near Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Ancient Faith Music	—	AAC+ 96 kbps
Vocalo Radio	urban contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
Ancient Faith Talk	—	AAC+ 96 kbps
WETF-LP FM 105.7 South Bend, IN	—	MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

4 campgrounds found near Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Chellberg Farm Picnic Shelters	5.0/5	3	$25–$50
Dunewood Campground	4.4/5	66	$25
Dunbar Group Site	4.3/5	1	$100
Central Avenue Walk-in Sites	3.4/5	5	$25

National Parks Near Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

16 national parks and monuments found near Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert.

Park	Type	Fee
Bass Lake State Beach	State Park	Free
Calumet Park	State Park	Free
Grand Mere State Park	State Park	Free
Holland State Park (Ottawa Beach)	State Park	Free
Indiana Dunes National Park	National Park	$20
Indiana Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Jasper Dairy Road Park	State Park	Free
Kal-Haven Trail Sesq. State Park	State Park	Free
Potato Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Pullman National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Saugatuck Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Tippecanoe River State Park	State Park	Free
Van Buren State Park	State Park	Free
Van Buren Trail State Park	State Park	Free
Warren Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Warren Woods State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	1,243	$39,074
2015	1,199	$42,338
2017	1,505	$65,500
2019	1,455	$71,908
2021	1,160	$70,240
2023	1,468	$80,642

Museums in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
KRASL ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM		2699830271	$924,713
CURIOUS KIDS' MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		2699832543	$556,085
HERITAGE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2699831191	$533,813
SILVER BEACH CAROUSEL SOCIETY	GENERAL MUSEUM		2699828500	$425,036
HESSTON STEAM MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2197782783	$247,684
HISTORIC NEW CARLISLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5746543897	$153,358
NEW BUFFALO RAILROAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$48,270
REGION OF THREE OAKS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2697569355	$10,328
WORLD CHAMBERLAIN GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$1,738
BERRIEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BUCHANAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	16014 WEST CLEAR LAKE RD	2696952057
GALIEN WOODS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
INTERNATIONAL PIPESTONE HISTORICAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2699279680
LOG CABIN SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2699253836
MORTON HOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2699257011
SCARLET MACAW	GENERAL MUSEUM		2694268226
SW MICHIGAN LTC CONNECTIONS	GENERAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

Name	Address	Annual Visits
MAUD PRESTON PALENSKE MEMORIAL LIBRARY	500 MARKET STREET	118,662
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	2099 WEST JOHN BEERS ROAD	114,078
BENTON HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY	213 EAST WALL STREET	101,413
NEW CARLISLE & OLIVE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	408 SOUTH BRAY STREET	80,350
BRIDGMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	4460 LAKE STREET	71,580
NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	33 NORTH THOMPSON STREET	70,000
GALIEN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	302 NORTH CLEVELAND AVENUE	8,307
THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	3 NORTH ELM STREET	4,100

Farmers Markets in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
Benton Harbor Farmers Market	Pipestone and Main St	07/08/2015 to 10/14/2015	Wed: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;
Mark's Farm Market & Greenhouses	4374 W US Hwy 20	April to December	Mon:9:00 am - 6:00 pm;Tue:9:00 am - 6:00 pm;Wed:9:00 am - 6:00 pm;Thu:9:00 am - 6:00 pm;Fri:9:00 am	Visit
St. Joseph Farmers Market	Corner of Broad Street & Lake Blvd.			Visit
Three Oaks Farmers Market	15 S Central	05/25/2013 to 10/26/2013	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Visit

Breweries in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bob's Tavern 19th Hole	Bars, Cocktail Lounges, American Restaurants, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounge Re	26582 Us Highway 20	5742330297, 5749680462, 5742892318	Visit
Cravings Bistro & Pub	Tapas Restaurant, Tapas Restaurant and Brewery, Brewery	1599 Mall Dr	2699349700	Visit
Free Run Cellars	Winery, Winery and Brewery, Brewery	9185 Union	2694696885	Visit
Ghost Island Brewery	Brewers	1 Riverview Rd	2192424800	Visit
Greenbush Brewing Co	Brewers	5870 Sawyer Rd	2694051223	Visit
Greenbush Brewing Company	Restaurant, Food & Drink, Brewery, Breweries	5885 Sawyer Rd	12694051076, 2694051076	Visit
Hickory Creek Winery	Vineyards, Wineries & Vineyards, Food & Drink, Brewers, Wineries	750 Browntown Rd	2694221100, 12694221100	Visit
Pleasant House Brewing Company	Brewery and Gastropub	9 N Elm St		Visit
Round Barn Brewery & Public House	Restaurant, Brewery, Beer Garden, and American Restaurant, Brewers	9151 First St	12693267059, 2693267059	Visit
Round Barn Winery, Distillery & Brewery Estate	Winery, Brewery, and Wine Bar	10983 Hills Rd	8007169463	Visit
Tapistry Brewing Co	Brewers, Brewery and Pub	4236 Lake St	2692667349	Visit
Transient Artisan Ales	Breweries, Food & Drink	4229 Lake St

Pharmacies in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
SCHLIPP'S PHARMACY	5857 SAWYER ROAD	269-426-3487

Cell Towers in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
51740 County Line Road	GTOWER	107
51740 County Line Road	GTOWER	107
51740 County Line Road	TOWER	107
16170 Lakeside Road (111338)	GTOWER	102
16170 Lakeside Road (111338)	GTOWER	102
14242 THREE OAKS RD (111250)	GTOWER	96
14242 THREE OAKS RD (111250)	GTOWER	96
3689 East County Road 800 North (110925)	GTOWER	95
3689 East County Road 800 North (110925)	GTOWER	95
5615 North 350 East (416)	LTOWER	79
5615 North 350 East (416)	LTOWER	79
8355 North 600 East (82303)	LTOWER	76
8355 North 600 East (82303)	LTOWER	76
3877 West County Road 925 North (16257)	MTOWER	61
3877 West County Road 925 North (16257)	MTOWER	61
10781 Maudlin Road (16708)	MTOWER	61
10781 Maudlin Road (16708)	MTOWER	61
4460 North Roosevelt Road (98316)	MTOWER	61
4460 North Roosevelt Road (98316)	MTOWER	61
4266 N CR 525 W	TOWER	58
825-B South Whittacker (111081)	MTOWER	49
825-B South Whittacker (111081)	MTOWER	49

Fire Stations in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Chikaming Township Fire Department	13535 Red Arrow HWY	Mostly volunteer			269-469-6362

Bridges in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	148	18,373	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	148	18,373	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2003	166	18,325	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2003	166	18,325	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	259	3,740	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1992	75	3,222	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1962	378	1,177	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1985	78	1,022	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	244	627	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	218	560	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2002	61	391	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1999	22	360	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	341	210	F
Culvert	Concrete	2009	30	150	G

Amtrak Stations in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
New Buffalo, MI	226 North Whittaker Street	TRAIN
St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, MI	410 1/2 Vine Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

4 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ANR PIPELINE COMPANY - BRIDGMAN COMPRESSOR STATION (N5575)	3372 BROWNTOWN ROAD	BERRIEN
BERRIEN ENERGY, LLC	MEADOWBROOK AND YORE ROADS	BERRIEN
HARBOR PACKAGING INC	1090 SOUTH CRYSTAL AVENUE	BERRIEN
SOUTH SHORE POWER PLT	3835 LEMON CREEK RD	BERRIEN

Airports Near Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Michigan City Municipal Airport	MGC	Medium Airport
Porter County Municipal Airport	VPZ	Medium Airport
South Bend International Airport	SBN	Medium Airport
Ames Field	—	Small Airport
Andrews University Airpark	—	Small Airport
Arrowhead Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Ball Field	—	Small Airport
Baroda Airport	—	Small Airport
Benedick Airport	—	Small Airport
Berger Airport	—	Small Airport
Birkey Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Blackmon Field	—	Small Airport
Bodin Airport	—	Small Airport
C. V. Airport	—	Small Airport
Chain-O-Lakes Airport	—	Small Airport
Chicora Field	—	Small Airport
Countryview Airport	—	Small Airport
Creighton Airport	—	Small Airport
Crump Airport	—	Small Airport
Ddt Field	—	Small Airport
Dillon Airport	—	Small Airport
Dowagiac Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Drake Field	—	Small Airport
Dreessen Field	—	Small Airport
Eby Field	—	Small Airport
Elkhart Municipal Airport	EKI	Small Airport
Flying M Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying U Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Foos Field	—	Small Airport
Hancock Airport	—	Small Airport
Heritage Farm Field	—	Small Airport
Hobart Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Hustons Airport	—	Small Airport
I & C Field	—	Small Airport
Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport	NLE	Small Airport
La Porte Municipal Airport	LPO	Small Airport
Lou Abbett Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
May's Strip	—	Small Airport
Mentone Airport	—	Small Airport
Mishawaka Pilots Club Airport	—	Small Airport
Myers Airport	—	Small Airport
Nappanee Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Nelund Field	—	Small Airport
Norm's Airport	—	Small Airport
Orthodontic Strip	—	Small Airport
Peterson Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Plymouth Municipal Airport	PLY	Small Airport
Reading Airport	—	Small Airport
Rust's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Scott Field	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

18 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Baroda Police Department
Benton Township Police Department
Bridgman Police Department
Chikaming Township Police Department
Grand Beach Police Department
Lakeside Township Police Department
Lincoln Township Police Department
Lincoln Township Police Department
Long Beach Police Dept.
Michiana Police Department
New Buffalo Police Department
New Buffalo Police Department
New Troy Police Department
New Troy Police Department
Saint Joseph Police Department
Saint Joseph Township Police Department
Three Oaks Police Department
Three Oaks Police Department

Grocery Stores in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

4 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Dollar General 30900	Other	6211 Sawyer Rd
Family Dollar 11285	Other	12929 Tatro Ave
Sawyer Market And Deli	Convenience Store	5864 Sawyer Rd
TA Sawyer 116	Convenience Store	6100 Sawyer Rd

Post Offices in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Lakeside Post Office
Sawyer Post Office

Treatment Centers in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

5 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Harbortown Treatment Center PLLC	Substance Abuse	269-926-0015 x110
InterCare Community Health Network - InterCare Benton Harbor	Substance Abuse	269-427-7937
Kalamazoo Probation - Enhancement Program	Both	269-876-5203
Pine Rest Christian Mental Hlth Servs - Lakeland Clinic	Mental Health	616-258-7500
Spectrum Health - Lakeland Behavioral Health Unit	Both	269-983-8316

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CHURCH OF THE MEDIATOR	14280 RED ARROW HWY
FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH	PO BOX 321
HARBERT COMMUNITY CHURCH-HARBERT MI	6444 HARBERT RD
JAMES 127 MISSION FRIENDS	PO BOX 197
SAWYER HIGHLANDS CHURCH	13100 RED ARROW HWY
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH	PO BOX 247

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

What is the population of Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert?

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert has a population of 1,468 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 324 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 56.3% female and 43.7% male.

Is Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert expensive to live in?

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $80,642, 7% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $296,000 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $861 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert safe?

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 88 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,060 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert?

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches, with 65.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert?

The job market in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,096. There are 4,096 business establishments in the area, including 391 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 38 minutes, and 36.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert?

The median home value in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is $296,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $305,028. For renters, the median monthly rent is $861. Fair market rent is $891 for a 1-bedroom and $1,113 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 95.2%. The average annual property tax is $7,061.

How are the schools in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert?

Schools in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 43.5% of adults in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. 12.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert?

The obesity rate in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is 33.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 11.6% of adults are smokers. 18.6% are physically inactive. 26.5% of residents report depression. 5.0% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 79.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,255.

What is transportation like in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert?

The average commute in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is 38 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 51.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 36.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is 90.9% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino. 94.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.7% speak Spanish. 8.1% of the population are military veterans. 25.1% of residents have a disability. 98.7% have health insurance coverage.

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