Berrien County

MI · Pop. 91,096 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Berrien County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 91,096.

$/Acre: $5,507

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 135 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 125.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.32%

Combined Sales Tax7.32%

Cost of Living Index89.5

Median Household Income$91,593

Poverty Rate25.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,507

Median Home Price$420K

Acres for Sale3462

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season135 days

Annual Rainfall36.8 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,300 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)397 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K682

Property Crime /100K594

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak