At a Glance
Median Income
$78,530
$35,342 per capita
Home Value
$163,500
Zillow: $263,902
Median Rent
$1,308/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
163/100K
2,136/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Haven a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 2.6% (28% below 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.
Safety & Crime
South Haven reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,136/100K.
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 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population7,177
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density3,162/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,530
Per Capita$35,342
Unemployment2.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent163/100K
Property2,136/100K
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,441/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.