Living in Berrien Springs, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berrien Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Berrien Springs has 2,018 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $65,134 (11% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $159,900, the median rent is $972/month.
Berrien Springs at a glance
- Population
- 2,018
- Median age
- 34.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $65,134State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $159,900State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $972/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Berrien Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Berrien Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berrien Springs the median home value is $159,900, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $972 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,305 a month in housing costs.
Berrien Springs median household income
The median household income in Berrien Springs is $65,134 and the income per person is $31,846. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Berrien Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 886
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Renter-occupied
- 42%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.47
Berrien Springs demographics
- Population
- 2,018
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 807
- Foreign-born
- 19.3%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berrien Springs ›
Education in Berrien Springs
48.2% of adults 25 and older in Berrien Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 23.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berrien Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Berrien Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Springs | 2,018 | $65,134 | $159,900 | $972 |
| Eau Claire | 576 | $72,619 | $115,600 | $914 |
| Baroda | 859 | $65,750 | $158,800 | $994 |
| Buchanan | 4,223 | $56,163 | $154,300 | $903 |
| Niles | 11,803 | $51,376 | $135,100 | $855 |
| Stevensville | 1,095 | $64,125 | $191,200 | $1,200 |
| Fair Plain | 7,330 | $52,817 | $169,400 | $1,019 |
| New Troy | 413 | $56,776 | $167,600 | $1,086 |
| Bridgman | 2,077 | $66,603 | $238,400 | $1,008 |
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What is the median household income in Berrien Springs, MI?
The median household income in Berrien Springs is $65,134, 11% 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 Berrien Springs?
The median home value in Berrien Springs is $159,900, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Berrien Springs?
The median gross rent in Berrien Springs is $972 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Berrien Springs, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in Berrien Springs?
The median age in Berrien Springs is 34.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Berrien Springs?
The average commute to work in Berrien Springs is 18 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berrien Springs?
The unemployment rate in Berrien Springs is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berrien Springs?
48.2% of adults in Berrien Springs 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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