The Town FilesShorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, Michigan
Community in Berrien County · population 1,249 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $343,000
- Household income
- $83,204
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 66 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 60.8
Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is a community of 1,249 people in Berrien County, Michigan. The median home is worth $343,000, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 97% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 97% of Michigan towns, more upscale than 92% of Michigan towns.
How Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is worth $343,000, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $83,204, which is more affordable than 6% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,021 a month. 94.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $343,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,021 | $955 |
| Median household income | $83,204 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 54.0% | — |
Who lives in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert
| People | Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 41.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 8.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 32.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 18.7°F. About 41.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 65.8 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 5, 2010 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 5, 1969.
Severe weather in Berrien County since 1996
Berrien County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Berrien County
Berrien County had 60,626 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,009 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert
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- Bridgman, MI4.5 mi · 2,096 people · home $238,400
- Lake, MI4.8 mi · 3,316 people · home $299,800
- Three Oaks, MI5.7 mi · 1,370 people · home $215,700
- Three Oaks, MI6.0 mi · 2,324 people · home $245,500
- Weesaw, MI6.3 mi · 1,832 people · home $218,300
- Baroda, MI7.9 mi · 2,835 people · home $234,400
- Galien, MI8.2 mi · 1,412 people · home $160,000
Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert questions
Is Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert scores better for retirees than 88% of Michigan towns and quieter than 97%. 41.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.8).
How much does a house cost in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert?
The median owner-occupied home in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is valued at $343,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,204, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,021 a month.
What is the weather like in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert?
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 18.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.7 inches of precipitation a year and 65.8 inches of snow.
Does Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 5, 2010. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)