Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Grand Haven is a small city in Michigan with a population of 10,966. Residents earn $60,665 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grand Haven receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Grand Haven offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grand Haven is $60,665, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Grand Haven is $242,400, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $961 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Grand Haven is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,969 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Grand Haven experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,665 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,963 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,150 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,969 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,888 |
| County GDP | $21,044M |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Healthcare | 621 |
| Retail | 779 |
| Manufacturing | 606 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,878 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.84% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Census Median | $242,400 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $389,453 |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $298 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.4% |
| Inventory | 36 |
| Census Median Rent | $961 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,409 |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,878 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.84% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,206/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 621 |
| Total Violent | 145.2/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 63.5/100K |
| Robbery | 9.1/100K |
| Assault | 72.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,969.2/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 281.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,660.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 27.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0550°N, 86.2193°W |
| County FIPS | 26139 |
Winner: Republican by 20.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.9% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,917/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 621 |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Retail Stores | 779 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |