At a Glance
Median Income
$42,261
$24,191 per capita
Home Value
$161,100
Zillow: $271,916
Median Rent
$1,024/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
933/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Allegan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Allegan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Allegan a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Allegan residents earn a median household income of $42,261 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,191. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allegan is $161,100 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,916. Median rent is $1,024/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Allegan reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 933/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Allegan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allegan has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population5,182
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density1,346/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,261
Per Capita$24,191
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,100
Rent$1,024
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$271,916
Housing Units2,129
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property933/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault99/100K
Burglary20/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation617 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Allegan was founded in 1833.
The median home in Allegan was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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