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Saugatuck, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Allegan County County
Saugatuck, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Saugatuck a Good Place to Live?
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 1.4% (61% 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 $610,368. 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.
Safety & Crime
Saugatuck reports 426 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,992/100K.
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. 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.