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Benton Harbor Area Facts

  • Benton Harbor has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Benton Harbor crime rates are 197% higher than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Benton Harbor is 12% lower than the Michigan average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Benton Harbor? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hall Park
      Cass Park
      Pipestone Park
      Seitz Park
      Broadway Park
      Fisherman's Park
      Charles Yarbrough Riverview Drive Park
      Union Park

      Entertainment

      Morton House Museum
      Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
      Curious Kids' Museum
      Krasl Art Center
      Celebration! Cinema Benton Harbor
      Dickenson Stadium (St. Joseph High School)

      Food & Drink

      Livery
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Benton Harbor? Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in Benton Harbor.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Benton Harbor? The cost of living in Benton Harbor is 78/100 - which is 12% lower than Michigan.
      Benton Harbor
      78

      22% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Benton Harbor? Benton Harbor crime rates are 5,952, which are 197% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      5,952 per 100k people

      161% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17  

      161% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Benton Harbor? The median income in Benton Harbor is $21,947 which is 57% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $21,94760% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,62948% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      12%

      149% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Benton Harbor a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Benton Harbor home prices? Benton Harbor home prices are $59,000 - which is 54% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $59,00068% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $66130% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      36%

      43% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Benton Harbor have good schools? The Benton Harbor graduation rate is 67% - which is 22% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      19% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      16%

      67% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      194:1

      1115% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Benton Harbor a good place to live? Benton Harbor has an overall rating of 17% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      17%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      17%

      6 total surveys

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