Berrien Springs is a small town of 2,022 in Michigan, with a median household income of $61,328
and a 9.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Berrien Springs stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Berrien Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Berrien Springs city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.1
Berrien Springs's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Berrien Springs costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Berrien Springs, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$147,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$911
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,328
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Berrien Springs's violent crime rate is 262.1 per 100,000 residents
— 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
262.1 /100k
Property Crime
1045.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Berrien Springs is served primarily by Berrien Springs Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 30.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Berrien Springs, MI
National Avg
School District
Berrien Springs Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
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Student/Teacher Ratio
30.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
48.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Berrien Springs sees average highs of 33.3°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 86.6 inches of snow per year.
Berrien Springs's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Berrien Springs roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $147,300 and median rent is $911/month.
Berrien Springs's violent crime rate is 262.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1045.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Berrien Springs are operated by Berrien Springs Public Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 30.1:1. 48.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Berrien Springs, MI has a population of 2,022, a median household income of $61,328, and an unemployment rate of 9.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Berrien Springs averages 33.3°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches
with about 86.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Berrien Springs, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49103.
The population of Berrien Springs, Michigan is 2,022 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Berrien Springs: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $147,300, median household income $61,328, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Berrien Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
