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South Haven, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Allegan County County
South Haven, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is South Haven a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Haven residents earn a median household income of $64,338 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,638. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% 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 South Haven is $372,200 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,203. Median rent is $718/month, with 27.6% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
South Haven reports 555 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,964/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.1% of adults in South Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% above the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Haven has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.