South Haven, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Porter County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
7,177 Population 3,162/sq mi density
$78,530 Median Income $35,342 per capita
$163,500 Home Value $263,902 Zillow
$1,308 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$78,530 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,500 home value, $1,308/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

South Haven, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,530
4% above
$35,342 per capita
Home Value
$163,500
42% below
Zillow: $263,902
Median Rent
$1,308/mo
12% above
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How South Haven Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
58%
Rent
112%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Haven a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Haven residents earn a median household income of $78,530 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,342. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,215 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Haven is $163,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,902. Median rent is $1,308/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

12.2% of adults in South Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Haven has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population7,177
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density3,162/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,530
Per Capita$35,342
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$9,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,500
Rent$1,308
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$263,902
Housing Units2,874
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,441/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation657 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in South Haven was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.