How much do homeowners pay a month in Benton Harbor, MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Benton Harbor, MI pay a median of $942 (±$162) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $450 (±$35).
50.3% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Benton Harbor, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $827 in 2015–2019 to $942 in 2020–2024 (+13.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $942 (±$162)
- Without a mortgage
- $450 (±$35)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 50.3%
Monthly owner costs in Benton Harbor
| Benton Harbor | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $942 (±$162) | $1,462 (±$25) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $450 (±$35) | $568 (±$12) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 50.3% (±7.9 points) | 56.0% (±1.4 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $911 (±$168) | $2,429 (±$48) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Benton Harbor, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Berrien County ($1,462).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Berrien County, Benton Harbor ranks 30 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1486 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Benton Harbor have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $827 (±$36) | $942 (±$162) | +13.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $962 (±$132) | $911 (±$168) | −5.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $63,300 (±$8,686) | $76,500 (±$6,234) | +20.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Benton Harbor
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor | — | $942 (±$162) | — |
| Benton Heights | 1.8 mi | $1,157 (±$201) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Plain | 2.2 mi | $1,238 (±$89) | Higher |
| St. Joseph | 2.3 mi | $1,676 (±$129) | Higher |
| Benton Charter Township | 2.6 mi | $1,180 (±$52) | Higher |
| St. Joseph Charter Township | 3.5 mi | $1,687 (±$119) | Higher |
| Shoreham | 4.9 mi | $1,984 (±$292) | Higher |
| Hagar Township | 6.6 mi | $1,353 (±$83) | Higher |
| Royalton Township | 6.6 mi | $2,049 (±$138) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fair Plain, MI ($1,238), St. Joseph, MI ($1,676), Benton Charter Township, MI ($1,180).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Berrien County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 23 (tie) | Niles Township | $1,232 (±$94) |
| 25 | Sodus Township | $1,199 (±$146) |
| 26 (tie) | Coloma | $1,180 (±$93) |
| 26 (tie) | Benton Charter Township | $1,180 (±$52) |
| 28 | Galien Township | $1,146 (±$77) |
| 29 | Niles | $1,082 (±$71) |
| 30 | Benton Harbor | $942 (±$162) |
Showing 7 of 30 places in Berrien County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Benton Harbor
What is the average mortgage payment in Benton Harbor?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Benton Harbor, MI is $942 (±$162) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Benton Harbor?
Owners without a mortgage in Benton Harbor pay a median of $450 (±$35) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Benton Harbor gone up?
In Benton Harbor, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $827 in 2015–2019 to $942 in 2020–2024 (+13.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton Harbor city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton Harbor city, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton Harbor city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton Harbor city, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton Harbor city, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Benton Harbor city, Michigan (place:07520, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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