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Benton Harbor, Michigan

Introduction to Benton Harbor, Michigan

Benton Harbor, Michigan, in Berrien county, is 32 miles N of South Bend, Indiana and 64 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 11,182.

Benton Harbor History

Benton Harbor was initially a swampland on the banks of the Paw Paw River. The settlement was founded by Sterne Brunson, Henry C. Morton and Charles Hull. In 1863, the settlement was named Brunson Harbor and renamed Benton Harbor two years later, in 1865. This name was adopted in honor of Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton. In 1891, Benton Harbor was incorporated as a city.

Benton Harbor and nearby Attractions

  • Settlers House
  • Fort Saint Joseph Museum
  • LaSalle Landing
  • Sarett Nature Center
  • Paw Paw River
  • Jean Klock Park

Things To Do In Benton Harbor

From Benton Harbor, one can visit the Fort Saint Joseph Museum and the Krasl Art Center. One can take the children to the Curious Kids' Museum, which features some interactive exhibits on electricity, sound, geology, air currents, bubbles and various other topics. LaSalle Landing is another place of historic importance in Benton Harbor.

Benton Harbor Transportation

Air transportation is available from the South Bend Regional Airport.

Benton Harbor Higher Education

Higher education opportunities are available at Lake Michigan College, Andrews University, the University of Notre Dame, and Indiana University-South Bend.

High Points

Benton Harbor strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyBenton Harbor Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBenton Harbor Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Benton Harbor Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Benton Harbor Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Benton Harbor, MI

Comparing Benton Harbor to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity47
Senior Citizens21
Male Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11
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