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Grand Haven, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ottawa County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
10,966
Population
1,917/sq mi density
$60,665
Median Income
$39,963 per capita
$242,400
Home Value
$389,453 Zillow
$961
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
251
Violent Crime/100K
1,551 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,665 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$242,400 home value, $961/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Haven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0550°N, 86.2193°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Ottawa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0441 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Grand Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").