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Fennville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Allegan County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,880 Population 1,679/sq mi density
$65,268 Median Income $29,822 per capita
$128,900 Home Value $359,981 Zillow
$791 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,268 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,900 home value, $791/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Fennville, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,268
13% below
$29,822 per capita
Home Value
$128,900
54% below
Zillow: $359,981
Median Rent
$791/mo
32% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
211/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Fennville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fennville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
46%
Rent
68%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fennville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fennville residents earn a median household income of $65,268 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,822. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,678 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fennville is $128,900 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,981. Median rent is $791/month, with 25.0% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Fennville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 211/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

6.9% of adults in Fennville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fennville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,880
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density1,679/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,268
Per Capita$29,822
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$6,699M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,900
Rent$791
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$359,981
Housing Units689
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property211/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation658 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Fennville was founded in 1837.
The median home in Fennville was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.