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Benzie County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Michigan
$446K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.13,039
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$446K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,368 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1989
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.93%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.6.6%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.86%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.57%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.22%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.2%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.26.9 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.67%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,652
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.58 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

How Benzie County compares

By median home value, Benzie County is the 3rd most expensive of 83 counties in Michigan, and its typical home is worth more than 82% of all homes in Michigan.

Home values in Benzie County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$162K$2.3M
counties in Michigan ranked by median home value
#MichiganMedian valueHomes
1Leelanau County$720K16,590
2Grand Traverse County$461K42,458
3Benzie County$446K13,039
4Washtenaw County$421K112,296
5Livingston County$396K72,630
6Ottawa County$392K98,282
7Emmet County$383K20,600
8Oakland County$376K437,333
9Keweenaw County$351K2,486
10Kent County$346K201,831
11Allegan County$346K47,400
12Charlevoix County$333K18,832
13Antrim County$319K18,192
14Clinton County$303K29,917
15Barry County$302K27,245
16Marquette County$274K29,460
17Kalamazoo County$274K82,439
18Berrien County$273K66,416
19Lapeer County$270K33,548
20Macomb County$266K306,415
21Ionia County$253K21,552
22Mason County$253K16,126
23Eaton County$250K38,252
24Van Buren County$250K35,987

83 counties in Michigan are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Benzie County, most valuable first

About the Benzie County market

How many homes are there in Benzie County, MI?

Benzie County, MI contains 13,039 residential properties, with a median of 1,368 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1989. The median TopHap Estimate is $446K.

How does Benzie County, MI compare to the rest of Michigan?

By median home value, Benzie County, MI is the 3rd most expensive of 83 counties in Michigan. Its typical home is worth more than 82% of all homes in Michigan. Grand Traverse County ranks just above it and Washtenaw County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Benzie County, MI?

57% of homes in Benzie County, MI are owner-occupied. 22% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Benzie County, MI hold?

86% of mortgaged homes in Benzie County, MI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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