What are the schools like in Stevensville, MI?

Stevensville is served primarily by Lakeshore School District (Berrien). The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

What is the median household income in Stevensville?

The median household income in Stevensville, MI is $71,823 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Stevensville, MI?

Stevensville has an average high temperature of 33.2°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 77.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Stevensville, MI affordable or expensive?

Stevensville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stevensville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $181,600 and the median rent is $1,094 per month.

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

Stevensville has a violent crime rate of 262.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1045.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stevensville, MI a Good Place to Live?

Stevensville is a small town of 1,126 in Michigan, with a median household income of $71,823 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Stevensville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Stevensville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stevensville 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: 96.5

Stevensville's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stevensville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Stevensville, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$181,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,094	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,823	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Stevensville'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

Stevensville is served primarily by Lakeshore School District (Berrien). The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stevensville, MI	National Avg
School District	Lakeshore School District (Berrien)	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stevensville sees average highs of 33.2°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation and 77.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stevensville, MI
Average High — January	33.2°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	40.7"
Annual Snowfall	77.7"

Demographics

Metric	Stevensville, MI	National Avg
Population	1,126	—
Median Age	50.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.8%	22.2%
65 and over	27.4%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Stevensville

Stevensville, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49127

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stevensville, MI affordable or expensive?

Stevensville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stevensville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $181,600 and median rent is $1,094/month.

What is the crime rate in Stevensville, MI?

Stevensville'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.

What are the schools like in Stevensville?

Public schools in Stevensville are operated by Lakeshore School District (Berrien). The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stevensville, MI a good place to live?

Stevensville, MI has a population of 1,126, a median household income of $71,823, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Stevensville?

Stevensville averages 33.2°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches with about 77.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stevensville?

Stevensville, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49127.

What is the population of Stevensville?

The population of Stevensville, Michigan is 1,126 with a median age of 50.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stevensville?

Key numbers for living in Stevensville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $181,600, median household income $71,823, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stevensville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.