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Living in Benzonia, MI
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Overall Match7.0 / 10
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Benzonia at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population718
Median Household Income$61,875
Median Home Value$209,100
Median Gross Rent$1,125
Median Age44.4
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment6.9%
Work From Home15.4%
Homeownership86.2%
Housing Vacancy17.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Benzonia is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Benzonia and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Benzonia
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$209,100
Median Gross Rent$1,125
Homeownership86.2%
Housing Vacancy17.0%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Benzonia, MI
Median Household Income$61,875
Unemployment6.9%
Work From Home15.4%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Benzonia and how households are structured
Population718
Median Age44.4
Average Household Size2.5
Benzonia is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Benzonia
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Benzonia point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High77.4°F
Average Winter Low18.5°F
Annual Rainfall37.5 in.
Annual Snowfall93.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Benzonia
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Benzonia is located in Benzie County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Benzie County.
County Intelligence
Benzonia & Benzie County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Benzonia is located in Benzie County, Michigan.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Benzonia.
Current NarrowTheList data for Benzonia shows a population of about 718. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Benzie County
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County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Benzonia.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.