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Benzie County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Benzie County has 18,568 residents, up 3.1% since 2020 (+0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 639 households moved in and 546 moved out (+93 net), bringing in a net $18.6M of income. Median household income is $74,834, the median home $285,700 and median rent $1,026 a month.
In Michigan: 14th of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 9th of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 19th of 83 counties for median household income · 9th of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Benzie County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse County, MI | 179 | $10.2M |
| Manistee County, MI | 41 | $1.4M |
| Leelanau County, MI | 27 | $1.4M |
| Oakland County, MI | 21 | $1.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Benzie County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse County, MI | 149 | $7.2M |
| Manistee County, MI | 57 | $2.9M |
| Leelanau County, MI | 33 | $1.7M |
| Wexford County, MI | 22 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.