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Benzonia, Michigan · ZIP 49616

Benzonia — ZIP 49616

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Benzonia (49616) scores 69/100 — Fair for Michigan. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $344K.

69OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share44%
Property crime share56%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100
Avg math proficiency21%
Avg reading proficiency45%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100
Typical home value$344K

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

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Beulah, MichiganBeulahZIP 49617
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83▲14 vs here
Arcadia, MichiganArcadiaZIP 49613
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Honor, MichiganHonorZIP 49640
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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$344K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

81

Violent Crime

36

Property Crime

45

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Benzie 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
Benzie Central Middle School06–08239
30%
45%
Benzie Central Sr High School09–12292
27%
77%
Homestead Hills Elementary SchoolPK–05209
17%
27%
Benzie Academy06–1285
10%
30%

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.

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Demographics

Population

2,177

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

88%

Median Age

48.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49616 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 49616 has a school score of 56/100. 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 49616 is approximately $344K. 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 49616 in Benzonia has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. 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.