Living in Benton Heights, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benton Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Benton Heights has 3,078 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $33,542 (54% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $97,700, the median rent is $612/month.
Benton Heights at a glance
- Population
- 3,078
- Median age
- 30.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $33,542State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $97,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $612/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Benton Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 39.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Benton Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Benton Heights the median home value is $97,700, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $612 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,157 a month in housing costs.
Benton Heights median household income
The median household income in Benton Heights is $33,542 and the income per person is $20,572. 39.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Benton Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,588
- Owner-occupied
- 48.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.8%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.14
Benton Heights demographics
- Population
- 3,078
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 1,413
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benton Heights ›
Education in Benton Heights
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Benton Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benton Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 86.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Benton Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Heights | 3,078 | $33,542 | $97,700 | $612 |
| Benton Harbor | 8,953 | $31,117 | $76,500 | $851 |
| Fair Plain | 7,330 | $52,817 | $169,400 | $1,019 |
| Millburg | 568 | $62,976 | $136,500 | $1,167 |
| St. Joseph | 7,986 | $84,057 | $299,000 | $1,081 |
| Lake Michigan Beach | 823 | $56,809 | $255,800 | — |
| Shoreham | 1,100 | $113,750 | $304,800 | $1,367 |
| Coloma | 1,074 | $68,889 | $177,100 | $1,016 |
| Watervliet | 2,156 | $61,167 | $137,500 | $885 |
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What is the median household income in Benton Heights, MI?
The median household income in Benton Heights is $33,542, 54% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Benton Heights?
The median home value in Benton Heights is $97,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Benton Heights?
The median gross rent in Benton Heights is $612 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Benton Heights, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 39.5%.
What is the median age in Benton Heights?
The median age in Benton Heights is 30.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Benton Heights?
The average commute to work in Benton Heights is 15 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benton Heights?
The unemployment rate in Benton Heights is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benton Heights?
13.9% of adults in Benton Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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