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Benton Harbor, Michigan houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Benton Harbor, MI (Berrien County) — Census median home value $75,500, county listing prices down about 3.2% over the past year. Market data for Benton Harbor houses and the broader area.
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Benton Harbor, MI is in Berrien County, Michigan — this guide covers houses in Benton Harbor and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 9,023, with a median household income of $29,652. Census data puts Benton Harbor houses at a median value of $75,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Berrien County's current median listing price runs $435,500, down about 3.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
Benton Harbor housing market
Benton Harbor is in Berrien County, Michigan. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Benton Harbor and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$75,500
Population (Census ACS)
9,023
Median household income
$29,652
County price trend (2025)
3.69% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Benton Harbor market snapshot
Population
9,023
County
Berrien County
Median Household Income
$29,652
Median Home Value (city)
$75,500
Median Listing Price (Berrien County)
$435,500
Median Gross Rent
$775/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Benton Harbor's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $75,500. Separately, Berrien County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $435,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Berrien County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.69% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Benton Harbor has an estimated population of 9,023 and a median household income of $29,652, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Benton Harbor's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 31% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Berrien County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Benton Harbor.
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Nearby communities include Benton Heights, Fair Plain, St. Joseph, Shoreham, Millburg, Lake Michigan Beach, Stevensville, Coloma, Watervliet, Paw Paw Lake, Baroda, Eau Claire, Berrien Springs, Bridgman, New Troy, Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hartford (~15.7 mi), Dowagiac (~19.4 mi), Lawrence (~21.2 mi), South Haven (~21.9 mi), Bangor (~21.9 mi), Decatur (~24.2 mi), Breedsville (~25.4 mi), Cassopolis (~26.5 mi), Edwardsburg (~28.9 mi), Paw Paw (~29.3 mi), Vandalia (~30.3 mi), Lawton (~31.0 mi), Bloomingdale (~31.0 mi), Marcellus (~33.1 mi), Gobles (~33.8 mi), Mattawan (~34.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Benton Harbor data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
9,023
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$75,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$29,652
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$775
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.69%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$435,500
Census place type
city
County
Berrien County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.39 sq mi
Census GEOID
2607520
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Common questions
Benton Harbor FAQ
What are houses worth in Benton Harbor, MI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Benton Harbor at $75,500. Berrien County's current median listing price runs $435,500, down about 3.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Benton Harbor, MI?
For owner-occupied houses in Benton Harbor, Census ACS data shows a median value of $75,500. Active listing prices in Berrien County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Benton Harbor, MI?
Benton Harbor houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Berrien County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Benton Harbor, MI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Benton Harbor's population at approximately 9,023.
What's the median rent in Benton Harbor, MI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Benton Harbor at approximately $775 per month.
What is the median household income in Benton Harbor, MI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Benton Harbor at approximately $29,652.
Is the Benton Harbor housing market growing?
Berrien County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.69% annual change in 2025.
Is Benton Harbor, MI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Benton Harbor's median home value at about 2.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 31% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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