Living in Benzonia, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benzonia · Census data 2020–2024
Benzonia has 718 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $61,875 (15% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $209,100, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Benzonia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Benzonia at a glance
- Population
- 718
- Median age
- 44.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $61,875State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $209,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Benzonia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Benzonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Benzonia the median home value is $209,100, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,338 a month in housing costs.
Benzonia median household income
The median household income in Benzonia is $61,875 and the income per person is $33,430. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Benzonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 341
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 17%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.51
Benzonia demographics
- Population
- 718
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 283
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benzonia ›
Education in Benzonia
30.9% of adults 25 and older in Benzonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benzonia
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Benzonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzonia | 718 | $61,875 | $209,100 | $1,125 |
| Beulah | 218 | $71,000 | $485,700 | $607 |
| Honor | 172 | $45,341 | $223,800 | — |
| Elberta | 174 | $114,375 | $267,600 | — |
| Frankfort | 1,225 | $54,327 | $350,000 | $876 |
| Crystal Mountain | 166 | $120,938 | $547,400 | — |
| Thompsonville | 490 | $66,250 | $115,800 | $734 |
| Arcadia | 120 | $85,694 | $262,500 | — |
| Bendon | 315 | $69,750 | $196,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Benzonia, MI?
The median household income in Benzonia is $61,875, 15% 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 Benzonia?
The median home value in Benzonia is $209,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Benzonia?
The median gross rent in Benzonia is $1,125 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Benzonia, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Benzonia?
The median age in Benzonia is 44.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Benzonia?
The average commute to work in Benzonia is 21 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benzonia?
The unemployment rate in Benzonia is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benzonia?
30.9% of adults in Benzonia 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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