Benton Harbor, Michigan · ZIP 49022

Benton Harbor — ZIP 49022

Benton Harbor (49022) scores 33/100 — Below Average for Michigan. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $163K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share42%

Property crime share58%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index42/100

Avg math proficiency7%

Avg reading proficiency14%

Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index68/100

Typical home value$163K

Median rent$972/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$163K

Median Rent

$972/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,001

Violent Crime

756

Property Crime

2,245

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Berrien County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Sister Lakes Elementary School	KG–05	166	22%	32%
Riverside School	PK–08	72	15%	25%
Countryside Academy Elementary	KG–05	384	13%	27%
Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School	02–12	386	12%	27%
Benton Harbor High School	09–12	469	3%	3%
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary	01–03	229	3%	3%
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy	KG–08	227	3%	8%
Fair Plain East Elementary	04–05	150	3%	8%
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy	PK–09	418	1%	6%
Fair Plain Middle School	06–08	240	1%	6%
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan	09–12	112	Not reported	Not reported
Discovery Enrichment Center	PK–KG	80	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,796

Median Income

$39K

Homeownership

57%

Median Age

39.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49022 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 49022 has a school score of 42/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 49022 is approximately $163K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 49022 in Benton Harbor has an overall NeighborScore of 33/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.