Benzie County, MI Eviction Risk
13 cities · 4,310 residents · Avg 4.8/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.8Avg score
5.8Highest city
3.8Lowest city
25.2%Rent burden
$858Median rent
R+9.12020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Benzie County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beulah, MI | 218 | $607 | 32.0% | 5.8 |
| 2 | Frankfort, MI | 1,225 | $876 | 30.8% | 5.6 |
| 3 | Benzonia, MI | 718 | $1,125 | 24.6% | 5.5 |
| 4 | Empire, MI | 341 | — | 16.5% | 5.5 |
| 5 | Honor, MI | 172 | — | — | 5.2 |
| 6 | Thompsonville, MI | 490 | $734 | 24.6% | 5.1 |
| 7 | Copemish, MI | 255 | $950 | 22.5% | 4.7 |
| 8 | Bear Lake, MI | 343 | — | — | 4.5 |
| 9 | Elberta, MI | 174 | — | — | 4.3 |
| 10 | Arcadia, MI | 120 | — | — | 4.2 |
| 11 | Crystal Mountain, MI | 166 | — | — | 3.9 |
| 12 | Crystal Downs Country Club, MI | 64 | — | — | 3.9 |
| 13 | Pilgrim, MI | 24 | — | — | 3.8 |
About Benzie County
Benzie County spans 13 cities serving approximately 4,310 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.8/10. The county voted Republican by 9.1 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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