Housing by town in Berrien County, Michigan
Berrien County, Michigan has 43 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $942 (±$24) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $743 in 2015–2019 (+26.8%; Up after inflation).
Royalton Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,774) and New Buffalo Township the lowest ($749).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $942 (±$24)
- Households that rent
- 27.2%
- Median household income
- $65,425
- Places
- 43
Cities, towns and townships in Berrien County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Township | $806 | 7.6% | $74,574 | $220,600 | $1,983 |
| Baroda Township | $1,007 | 15.0% | $75,337 | $234,400 | $3,715 |
| Benton Charter Township | $892 | 43.5% | $38,688 | $148,700 | $1,937 |
| Benton Harbor | $851 | 63.3% | $31,117 | $76,500 | $911 |
| Berrien Township | $873 | 10.8% | $79,148 | $252,500 | $2,514 |
| Bertrand Township | — | 2.0% | $100,735 | $297,100 | $2,537 |
| Bridgman | $1,008 | 29.8% | $66,603 | $238,400 | $2,870 |
| Buchanan | $903 | 42.5% | $56,163 | $154,300 | $2,128 |
| Buchanan Township | — | 3.7% | $66,783 | $194,000 | $2,056 |
| Chikaming Township | $945 | 5.1% | $83,908 | $366,900 | $3,696 |
| Coloma | $1,016 | 26.1% | $68,889 | $177,100 | $2,180 |
| Coloma Charter Township | $1,047 | 23.6% | $60,417 | $203,700 | $2,034 |
| Galien Township | $933 | 17.4% | $55,625 | $160,000 | $1,436 |
| Hagar Township | $886 | 23.3% | $67,273 | $237,700 | $1,808 |
| Lake Charter Township | $1,234 | 10.9% | $83,241 | $299,800 | $2,924 |
| Lincoln Charter Township | $1,108 | 19.3% | $98,228 | $299,100 | $3,218 |
| New Buffalo | $1,042 | 22.8% | $64,702 | $391,200 | $3,229 |
| New Buffalo Township | $749 | 22.0% | $92,188 | $618,200 | $5,326 |
| Niles | $855 | 36.8% | $51,376 | $135,100 | $1,517 |
| Niles Township | $981 | 17.1% | $63,459 | $173,100 | $1,750 |
| Oronoko Charter Township | $922 | 44.4% | $60,175 | $228,100 | $2,238 |
| Pipestone Township | $855 | 13.1% | $72,533 | $210,400 | $1,729 |
| Royalton Township | $1,774 | 7.0% | $128,750 | $356,700 | $3,581 |
| Sodus Township | $992 | 13.7% | $78,402 | $183,100 | $2,152 |
| St. Joseph | $1,081 | 42.0% | $84,057 | $299,000 | $4,582 |
| St. Joseph Charter Township | $1,175 | 13.7% | $94,926 | $248,900 | $3,060 |
| Three Oaks Township | $1,074 | 20.2% | $68,438 | $245,500 | $2,114 |
| Watervliet | $885 | 33.0% | $61,167 | $137,500 | $1,899 |
| Watervliet Township | $1,077 | 26.7% | $58,616 | $154,500 | $1,813 |
| Weesaw Township | $1,006 | 22.8% | $58,077 | $218,300 | $1,473 |
Villages and places inside a township in Berrien County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baroda | $994 | 13.0% | $65,750 | $158,800 | $2,983 |
| Berrien Springs | $972 | 42.0% | $65,134 | $159,900 | $1,992 |
| Eau Claire | $914 | 16.5% | $72,619 | $115,600 | $1,430 |
| Galien | $981 | 21.8% | $45,221 | $138,100 | $1,104 |
| Grand Beach | — | 3.2% | $83,750 | $1,110,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Michiana | — | 2.5% | $167,500 | $790,000 | $8,417 |
| Shoreham | $1,367 | 27.8% | $113,750 | $304,800 | $3,537 |
| Stevensville | $1,200 | 39.1% | $64,125 | $191,200 | $2,517 |
| Three Oaks | $1,074 | 31.0% | $66,985 | $215,700 | $1,936 |
Unincorporated communities in Berrien County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Heights | $612 | 51.8% | $33,542 | $97,700 | $1,383 |
| Fair Plain | $1,019 | 30.2% | $52,817 | $169,400 | $1,872 |
| Paw Paw Lake | $1,164 | 25.2% | $67,674 | $191,700 | $1,971 |
| Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert | $1,021 | 5.4% | $83,204 | $343,000 | $3,709 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,400 | $32,300 | $51,650 |
| 2 people | $22,150 | $36,900 | $59,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,500 | $66,400 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,100 | $73,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,800 | $79,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,500 | $85,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,200 | $91,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,900 | $97,350 |
How the places in Berrien County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Berrien County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 698 | 461 | 2,646 | 1,747 | 151,500 | 17 of 19 |
| 2024 | 735 | 481 | 2,740 | 1,793 | 152,816 | 18 of 19 |
| 2025 | 730 | 482 | 2,201 | 1,455 | 151,304 | 18 of 19 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Berrien County recorded 730 violent and 2,201 property crimes, 482 and 1,455 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 Berrien County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien County Sheriff's Office | 49,862 | 160 | 533 |
| Lincoln Township Police Department | 14,867 | 13 | 102 |
| Benton Township Police Department | 14,040 | 241 | 769 |
| Niles Police Department | 11,681 | 40 | 160 |
| St. Joseph Township Police Department | 9,713 | 15 | 59 |
| Berrien Springs-Oronoko Township Police Department | 9,047 | 13 | 44 |
| Benton Harbor Police Department | 8,788 | 183 | 252 |
| St. Joseph Police Department | 7,896 | 15 | 108 |
| Coloma Township Police Department | 6,387 | 8 | 32 |
| Baroda-Lake Township Police Department | 4,272 | 8 | 19 |
| Buchanan Police Department | 4,139 | 8 | 54 |
| Chikaming Township Police Department | 2,731 | 2 | 20 |
| Bridgman Police Department | 2,037 | 2 | 15 |
| Watervliet Police Department | 1,718 | 8 | 13 |
| New Buffalo Police Department | 1,692 | 11 | 8 |
ZIP codes in Berrien County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49120 | 36,495 | $906 | $178,400 | $65,148 | 20.9% |
| 49022 | 29,460 | $881 | $159,600 | $39,499 | 42.5% |
| 49085 | 23,827 | $1,091 | $304,600 | $104,969 | 23.7% |
| 49103 | 11,590 | $921 | $229,400 | $65,827 | 37.0% |
| 49127 | 11,155 | $1,154 | $296,900 | $93,338 | 20.6% |
| 49107 | 10,323 | $940 | $189,500 | $66,289 | 20.4% |
| 49038 | 8,616 | $938 | $206,800 | $62,636 | 23.3% |
| 49098 | 6,215 | $917 | $164,200 | $59,047 | 26.7% |
| 49106 | 4,741 | $1,124 | $262,400 | $72,500 | 20.2% |
| 49128 | 3,450 | $1,034 | $258,300 | $67,398 | 16.9% |
| 49117 | 3,358 | $866 | $488,000 | $75,114 | 23.5% |
| 49111 | 3,159 | $761 | $176,300 | $70,915 | 18.0% |
| 49101 | 2,947 | $1,007 | $252,100 | $75,048 | 13.8% |
| 49125 | 1,990 | $775 | $342,300 | $79,766 | 9.7% |
| 49113 | 1,742 | $859 | $171,600 | $59,219 | 19.9% |
| 49126 | 1,623 | $992 | $151,600 | $76,875 | 19.5% |
| 49102 | 1,472 | $1,263 | $262,400 | $63,000 | 6.1% |
| 49129 | 669 | — | $654,200 | $106,181 | 6.2% |
| 49104 | 383 | — | — | — | — |
| 49115 | 147 | — | $339,500 | — | 0.0% |
| 49119 | 134 | $1,063 | $137,500 | $56,513 | 35.8% |
| 49116 | 86 | — | — | $127,857 | 15.2% |
| 49084 | 38 | — | $165,000 | $54,375 | 23.8% |
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Questions about Berrien County
What is the crime rate in Berrien County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Berrien County recorded 482 violent and 1,455 property crimes per 100,000 residents (730 violent and 2,201 property crimes in all).
Which place in Berrien County has the highest rent?
Royalton Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,774 (±$540) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Berrien County has the lowest rent?
New Buffalo Township has the lowest median gross rent, $749 (±$569) a month.
What is the median rent in Berrien County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Berrien County is $942 (±$24) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berrien County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berrien County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Niles, MI MSA
- 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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