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

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

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$372,200 home value, $718/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)

Education

4.4 / 5.0

42.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cost Overview

Cost of Living Index

96.2

Below national average

100 = US average

Median Monthly Rent

$718

38% below US avg

Avg Annual Property Tax

$6,953

99% above US avg ($3,500)

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio

$807

per month

1 Bedroom

$891

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,113

per month

3 Bedroom

$1,419

per month

4 Bedroom

$1,588

per month

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center) $535/mo

$6,420/year

Toddler (Center) $544/mo

$6,528/year

Preschool (Center) $544/mo

$6,528/year

Infant (Family) $790/mo

$9,480/year

Toddler (Family) $790/mo

$9,480/year

Preschool (Family) $722/mo

$8,664/year

Healthcare 40 services

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$240.50
Specialist Visit	$336.70
Urgent Care Visit	$192.40
Emergency Room Visit	$2,116.40
Dental Cleaning	$125.06
Dental Filling	$240.50
Root Canal	$962.00
Dental Crown	$1,154.40
Tooth Extraction	$240.50
Wisdom Teeth Removal	$1,443.00
Teeth Whitening	$481.00
Dental Implant	$3,848.00
Eye Exam	$192.40
Glasses (Prescription)	$336.70
Contact Lenses (Annual)	$240.50 annual
LASIK (Per Eye)	$2,405.00 per eye
X-Ray	$240.50
MRI	$1,443.00
CT Scan	$1,154.40
Ultrasound	$384.80

Blood Test (Basic Panel)	$144.30
Physical Therapy (Session)	$144.30 per session
Chiropractor Visit	$72.15
Dermatologist Visit	$240.50
Mental Health Therapy	$168.35 per session
Psychiatrist Visit	$288.60
Colonoscopy	$2,405.00
Mammogram	$288.60
Knee Replacement	$33,670.00
Hip Replacement	$30,784.00
Cataract Surgery (Per Eye)	$3,367.00 per eye
ACL Surgery	$24,050.00
Appendectomy	$14,430.00
C-Section Delivery	$21,164.00
Normal Childbirth	$12,506.00
Flu Shot	$38.48
COVID Test	$96.20
Prescription (Generic, 30-day)	$14.43 per month
Prescription (Brand, 30-day)	$240.50 per month
Ambulance Ride	$1,154.40

Auto Repair 18 services

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43.29
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72.15
Brake Pad Replacement	$288.60
Tire Rotation	$38.48
New Tires (Set of 4)	$577.20 set of 4
Battery Replacement	$192.40
Transmission Repair	$2,886.00
AC Repair	$481.00
Windshield Replacement	$336.70

Wheel Alignment	$96.20
Spark Plug Replacement	$192.40
Alternator Replacement	$481.00
Timing Belt Replacement	$673.40
Car Detailing (Full)	$192.40
Towing (Per Mile)	$4.81 per mile
State Inspection	$28.86
Emissions Test	$48.10
Check Engine Diagnostic	$96.20

Home Services 25 services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96.20 per hour
Electrician (Per Hour)	$86.58 per hour
HVAC Repair	$384.80
HVAC System Install	$6,734.00
Roof Repair	$962.00
Roof Replacement	$8,658.00
Interior Painting (Avg Home)	$2,405.00
Exterior Painting (Avg Home)	$3,367.00
Pest Control (One-Time)	$192.40
Pest Control (Annual Plan)	$481.00 annual
Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms)	$168.35
Lawn Mowing (Per Visit)	$48.10 per visit
Lawn Care (Monthly)	$144.30 monthly

Tree Removal	$769.60
Gutter Cleaning	$192.40
Pressure Washing (House)	$288.60
Foundation Repair	$4,810.00
Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range)	$28,860.00
Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range)	$11,544.00
Flooring Install	$7.70 per sq ft
Window Replacement	$625.30 per window
Fence Install (Wood)	$28.86 per ft
Garage Door Replacement	$1,154.40
Water Heater Replacement	$1,443.00
Septic Tank Pumping	$384.80

Legal 12 services

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,443.00
Divorce (Contested)	$14,430.00
DUI Defense	$4,810.00
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,443.00
Will Preparation	$481.00
Trust Preparation	$2,405.00

Real Estate Closing	$1,924.00
Traffic Ticket Defense	$288.60
LLC Formation	$481.00
Immigration Consultation	$288.60
Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor)	$2,886.00
Personal Injury (Contingency)	$31.75 % of settlement

Personal Care 12 services

Men's Haircut	$24.05
Women's Haircut	$52.91
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144.30
Manicure	$24.05
Pedicure	$38.48
Massage (1 Hour)	$76.96 per session

Facial Treatment	$96.20
Gym Membership	$48.10 monthly
Personal Trainer (Session)	$67.34 per session
Dry Cleaning (Suit)	$14.43
Laundromat (Per Load)	$3.85 per load
Spa Day Package	$240.50

Food & Grocery 20 services

Gallon of Milk	$3.94 per gallon
Dozen Eggs	$3.37 per dozen
Loaf of Bread	$3.66
Chicken Breast	$4.33 per lb
Ground Beef	$5.29 per lb
Rice	$0.96 per lb
Bananas	$0.63 per lb
Apples	$1.73 per lb
Coffee	$7.22 per lb
Gasoline	$3.37 per gallon

Fast Food Meal	$9.62
Restaurant Meal (Casual)	$17.32
Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining)	$57.72
Pizza Delivery (Large)	$17.32
Coffee (Cafe Latte)	$5.29
Beer (6-Pack Domestic)	$9.62
Wine (750ml, Mid-Range)	$14.43
Cigarettes (Pack)	$8.18 per pack
Baby Formula (Can)	$24.05
Dog Food (Monthly)	$48.10 monthly

Utilities 8 services

Electricity (Monthly)	$134.68 monthly
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67.34 monthly
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67.34 monthly
Internet (Monthly)	$67.34 monthly

Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$62.53 monthly
Cable TV (Monthly)	$81.77 monthly
Trash Collection (Monthly)	$33.67 monthly
Home Insurance (Annual)	$1,924.00 annual

Transportation 8 services

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$192.40 monthly
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,924.00 annual
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67.34 monthly
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14.43

Car Registration (Annual)	$96.20 annual
Driver's License Renewal	$28.86
Tolls (Monthly Commuter)	$48.10 monthly
Vehicle Property Tax (Annual)	$384.80 annual

Education & Childcare 8 services

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,154.40 monthly
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$962.00 monthly
After-School Care (Monthly)	$384.80 monthly
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48.10 per hour

SAT/ACT Prep Course	$962.00
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,025.00 annual
Community College (Annual)	$3,848.00 annual
State University (Annual)	$9,620.00 annual

Pets 9 services

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$57.72
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96.20 annual
Dog Grooming	$57.72
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38.48 per night
Dog Spay/Neuter	$288.60

Cat Spay/Neuter	$192.40
Pet Emergency Visit	$769.60
Dental Cleaning (Dog)	$384.80
Microchipping	$48.10

Complete Cost Data

Housing Costs

Cost of Living Index	96.2
Median Rent	$718
Rent Burden	27.6%
Property Tax (IRS)	$6,953
FMR Studio	$807
FMR 1-Bedroom	$891
FMR 2-Bedroom	$1,113
FMR 3-Bedroom	$1,419
FMR 4-Bedroom	$1,588

Childcare (Monthly)

Infant (Center)	$535
Toddler (Center)	$544
Preschool (Center)	$544
Infant (Family)	$790
Toddler (Family)	$790
Preschool (Family)	$722

Income Context

Median Income	$64,338
Per Capita Income	$44,638
IRS Avg AGI	$77,443