Livability Score

55
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Expressions
Coffee Shop
Chocolate Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caffè Tosi
Coffee Shop
Hawk's Nest Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Morton House Museum
Museum
Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
Museum
Curious Kids' Museum
Museum
Krasl Art Center
Theatre Arts
Celebration! Cinema Benton Harbor
Cinema
Dickenson Stadium (St. Joseph High School)
Stadium
Food and Drink (1) F
Livery
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
D & M Supermarkets
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Harding's Friendly Market
Grocery Store
Martin's Super Markets
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Hall Park
Park
Cass Park
Park
Pipestone Park
Park
Seitz Park
Park
Broadway Park
Park
Fisherman's Park
Park
Charles Yarbrough Riverview Drive Park
Park
Union Park
Park
Jean Klock Park
Park
Rocky Gap Park
Park
Margaret Upton Arboretum
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Lake Bluff Park
Park
Whirlpool Compass Fountain
Playground
Napier Park
Park
Silver Beach County Park
Park
Tiscornia Park
Park
Milton Park
Park
Point Park
Park
Whittlesey Park
Park
Botham Park
Park
Tower Hill Park
Park
Dickenson Park
Park
Carronde Park
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Shops (7) D-
Marathon
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
S & M Gasmart
Convenience Store
Cycle-Re-Cycle
Bicycle
Hs Petroleum
Convenience Store
Sunny's Spot
Convenience Store
May Street Market
Convenience Store
Jasleen Express
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
b. grace boutique
Clothing
AGO
Convenience Store
Ship Store
Convenience Store
Japleen Petroleum
Convenience Store
GSJ Family Stores
Convenience Store
Parritt's Trading Post
Clothing
Vicky Petroleum
Convenience Store
ValueMart
Convenience Store
The Orchards Mall
Mall
Napier Shell
Convenience Store
Pilot Travel Center
Convenience Store
Meijer
Convenience Store
AGO
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in Benton Harbor.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Saint Joseph
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Benton Harbor is 78/100 - which is 12% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Benton Harbor crime rates are 6,351 per 100k, which is 218% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
3,710 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,642 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Benton Harbor is $21,947 - which is 57% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$21,947 F
Unemployment Rate
11.6% F
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health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Benton Harbor Fire Department
Fire Station
Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center
Doctor
Benton Township Police Department
Police
Benton Township Fire Department
Fire Station
Saint Joseph Fire Department
Fire Station
Saint Joseph Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Great Lakes Medical Clinic
Doctor
Lakeland Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Benton Harbor home prices are $59,000 - which is 54% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$59,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools F

The Benton Harbor graduation rate is 67% - which is 22% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
16% F
High School Grad. Rates
67% F
Elementary Schools (12) B-
Discovery Enrichment Center
Steam Academy At Mlk
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
River Of Life School
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Global Dual Language School
International Academy At Hull
Lake Michigan Catholic School
Trinity Lutheran School
Lincoln School
Arts Communications Academy At Fair Plain
Brookview School
Great Lakes Montessori
High Schools (4) F
Dream Academy Alternative School Of Choice
Benton Harbor High School
The Bridge Academy
Lake Michigan Catholic School
St Joseph High School
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ratings F

Benton Harbor has an overall rating of 17% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes F
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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 218% 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 6,351, which are 218% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      6,351 per 100k people

      173% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      173% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      35%

      Year over year crime is up

      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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