Benton Harbor Area Schools, MI

Living in Benton Harbor Area Schools

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Bikeability 43
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Walkability 35
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 71
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Colleges 59
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Schools 2
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Residents

30k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
14% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black54%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate31%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$33k Median Household Income +$7k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office21%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$90k Median Home Value +$3.1k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$510 Median Monthly Rent +$100 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas4%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton Harbor Area Schools

United States45
Michigan58
Niles Metro Area41
Berrien County41

Property Crime in Benton Harbor Area Schools

United States48
Michigan43
Niles Metro Area26
Berrien County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 18
Feb 27 2 13
Mar 37 2 6
Apr 48 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 41 3 3
Dec 29 2 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Harbor Area Schools

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton Harbor Area Schools, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton Harbor Area Schools, MI

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Brookview School
4 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Benton Harbor Area Schools, MI

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Andrews University
9 miles, S
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Saint Mary's College
28 miles, S
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Holy Cross College
28 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton Harbor Area Schools, MI

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Airports

Airports near Benton Harbor Area Schools, MI

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