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South Haven, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Allegan County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,994 Population 1,154/sq mi density
$64,338 Median Income $44,638 per capita
$372,200 Home Value $359,203 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
555 Violent Crime/100K 5,964 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,338 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$372,200 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher

South Haven, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,338
14% below
$44,638 per capita
Home Value
$372,200
32% above
Zillow: $359,203
Median Rent
$718/mo
38% below
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
555/100K
46% above
5,964/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.1%
25% above
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 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)

Income
86%
Home Value
132%
Rent
62%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
125%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
146%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Haven a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $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.

Data Overview

People

Population3,994
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density1,154/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,338
Per Capita$44,638
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$6,699M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158

Housing

B
Home Value$372,200
Rent$718
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$359,203
Housing Units3,416
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent555/100K
Property5,964/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault370/100K
Burglary324/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation620 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in South Haven was built in 1956.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Michigan Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.