Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Berrien Springs, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$820
Population
1,641
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Michigan village is a hot spot for agriculture
Affordable
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Pastoral
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Farming
Nesting beside the Saint Joseph River and Lake Chapin, Berrien Springs is one of Michigan’s most attractive villages. This area is affordable with a low cost of living. Berrien Springs feels suburban but if your drive towards the outskirts of town it feels like a pastoral dream. The area is surrounded by u-pick farms, ranches, and orchards. You can find residents out at Shamrock Park, a year-round camping and fishing park, catching salmon, walleye, and steelhead fish from the Saint Joseph River. The biggest event of the year pays tribute to Berrien Springs’ agricultural roots. The Berrien County Youth Fair features an array of agricultural contests for llamas, goats, rabbits, and other livestock along with classic carnival activities.
Berrien Springs is part of Berrien County, which is known for its wineries. Naturally, there are a lot of vineyards in and around the village that residents frequent. Visit Lemon Creek Winery and Farm Market, one of southwest Michigan’s largest fruit farms, and pick grapes or apples before enjoying a glass of local wine. The winery, similar to other locations in the region, hosts music festivals and special events throughout the year for the community.
Without a doubt Berrien Springs is a wonderful rural hometown that is close to other Michigan gems. The town is only 12 miles from Lake Michigan and only 24 minutes away from Saint Joseph, a major beach destination for tourist attractions.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,032
Average: $71,193
Education
589
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
788
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Berrien Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Berrien Springs, MI is $820 for one bedroom, $925 for two bedrooms, and $1,377 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Berrien Springs has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$820/month
602 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Berrien Springs, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
374 Students
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Public
Grades K-12
193 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
330 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
164 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
438 Students
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Public
Grades K-12
193 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
164 Students
Berrien County Truancy Academy
Public
Grades 6-8
8 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
552 Students
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Public
Grades K-12
193 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
164 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Love Creek Nature Center
- Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
Airports
- South Bend International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.