Housing by town in Benzie County, Michigan
Benzie County, Michigan has 19 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,026 (±$77) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $702 in 2015–2019 (+46.2%; Up after inflation).
Almira Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,401) and Weldon Township the lowest ($708).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,026 (±$77)
- Households that rent
- 12.2%
- Median household income
- $74,834
- Places
- 19
Cities, towns and townships in Benzie County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almira Township | $1,401 | 10.8% | $90,278 | $284,600 | $2,204 |
| Benzonia Township | $839 | 9.6% | $72,500 | $327,000 | $2,341 |
| Blaine Township | $1,180 | 9.6% | $75,313 | $248,500 | $2,557 |
| Colfax Township (Benzie County) | $1,170 | 26.2% | $60,250 | $166,300 | $1,394 |
| Crystal Lake Township | — | 10.4% | $69,913 | $348,800 | $2,786 |
| Frankfort | $876 | 35.9% | $54,327 | $350,000 | $2,995 |
| Gilmore Township (Benzie County) | $850 | 4.5% | $103,438 | $301,100 | $2,696 |
| Homestead Township | $917 | 9.5% | $62,061 | $226,200 | $1,609 |
| Inland Township | $1,113 | 11.6% | $80,759 | $263,800 | $2,192 |
| Joyfield Township | $1,036 | 4.7% | $51,250 | $220,800 | $1,456 |
| Lake Township (Benzie County) | — | 2.8% | $98,125 | $650,000 | $4,357 |
| Platte Township | — | 9.5% | $91,250 | $242,200 | $2,389 |
| Weldon Township | $708 | 14.7% | $63,500 | $237,000 | $2,143 |
Villages and places inside a township in Benzie County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzonia | $1,125 | 13.8% | $61,875 | $209,100 | $1,851 |
| Beulah | $607 | 35.3% | $71,000 | $485,700 | $5,326 |
| Elberta | — | 4.3% | $114,375 | $267,600 | $2,708 |
| Honor | — | 9.5% | $45,341 | $223,800 | $1,250 |
| Lake Ann | $1,200 | 17.1% | $70,625 | $338,900 | $2,625 |
| Thompsonville | $734 | 26.5% | $66,250 | $115,800 | $929 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,100 | $33,450 | $53,500 |
| 2 people | $22,950 | $38,200 | $61,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,000 | $68,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,750 | $76,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,600 | $82,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,400 | $88,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,250 | $94,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,050 | $100,850 |
How the places in Benzie County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Benzie County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31 | 168 | 75 | 406 | 18,486 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 47 | 268 | 54 | 308 | 17,519 | 1 of 2 |
| 2025 | 27 | 145 | 36 | 194 | 18,599 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Benzie County recorded 27 violent and 36 property crimes, 145 and 194 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Benzie County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie County Sheriff's Office | 17,316 | 24 | 30 |
| Frankfort Police Department | 1,283 | 3 | 6 |
ZIP codes in Benzie County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49643 | 6,963 | $1,017 | $271,300 | $81,222 | 12.7% |
| 49617 | 3,526 | $738 | $304,000 | $74,207 | 6.7% |
| 49650 | 3,411 | $1,576 | $275,400 | $87,500 | 9.9% |
| 49635 | 3,339 | $978 | $366,700 | $72,422 | 19.0% |
| 49683 | 2,225 | $842 | $187,200 | $61,250 | 16.8% |
| 49616 | 2,162 | $1,029 | $221,600 | $57,982 | 11.6% |
| 49640 | 1,252 | $925 | $308,500 | $83,214 | 7.0% |
| 49628 | 174 | — | $267,600 | $114,375 | 4.3% |
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Questions about Benzie County
What is the crime rate in Benzie County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Benzie County recorded 145 violent and 194 property crimes per 100,000 residents (27 violent and 36 property crimes in all).
Which place in Benzie County has the highest rent?
Almira Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,401 (±$397) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Benzie County has the lowest rent?
Weldon Township has the lowest median gross rent, $708 (±$268) a month.
What is the median rent in Benzie County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Benzie County is $1,026 (±$77) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benzie County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benzie County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Benzie County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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