What are the schools like in Bendon, MI?

Bendon is served primarily by Benzie County Central Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Bendon?

The median household income in Bendon, MI is $66,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Bendon, MI?

Bendon has an average high temperature of 27.8°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 101.0 inches.

Bendon, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Bendon, MI?

Bendon has a violent crime rate of 73.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 512.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bendon, MI a Good Place to Live?

Bendon is a small town of 296 in Michigan, with a median household income of $66,625 and a 7.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Bendon's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bendon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bendon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Bendon metro area.

Metric	Bendon, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$282,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bendon's violent crime rate is 73.2 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

73.2 /100k

Property Crime

512.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bendon is served primarily by Benzie County Central Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bendon, MI	National Avg
School District	Benzie County Central Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bendon sees average highs of 27.8°F in January and 79.4°F in July, with 36.2 inches of annual precipitation and 101.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bendon, MI
Average High — January	27.8°F
Average High — July	79.4°F
Annual Precipitation	36.2"
Annual Snowfall	101.0"

Demographics

Metric	Bendon, MI	National Avg
Population	296	—
Median Age	31.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	49.7%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bendon

Bendon, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49643

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bendon, MI affordable or expensive?

Bendon has a median home value of $282,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $66,625.

What is the crime rate in Bendon, MI?

Bendon's violent crime rate is 73.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 512.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bendon?

Public schools in Bendon are operated by Benzie County Central Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bendon, MI a good place to live?

Bendon, MI has a population of 296, a median household income of $66,625, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bendon?

Bendon averages 27.8°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.2 inches with about 101.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bendon?

Bendon, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49643.

What is the population of Bendon?

The population of Bendon, Michigan is 296 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bendon?

Key numbers for living in Bendon: median home $282,500, median household income $66,625, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bendon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.