At a Glance
Median Income
$118,309
$88,246 per capita
Home Value
$619,400
Zillow: $631,265
Median Rent
$505/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
75.5%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
8.3% smoking rate
How Saugatuck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saugatuck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saugatuck a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saugatuck residents earn a median household income of $118,309 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $88,246. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% 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 Saugatuck is $619,400 , 120% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $631,265. Median rent is $505/month, with 26.1% 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 1982.
Education
75.5% of adults in Saugatuck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(124% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saugatuck has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population751
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density540/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$118,309
Per Capita$88,246
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$6,699M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158
Housing
B+
Home Value$619,400
Rent$505
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$631,265
Housing Units924
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,999/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation585 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.5%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+24.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute57 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Saugatuck was founded in 1868.
The median home in Saugatuck was built in 1982.
30.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.