South Haven, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
208 Population 325/sq mi density
$102,500 Median Income $36,768 per capita
$192,300 Home Value $404,718 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$102,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

South Haven, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,500
36% above
$36,768 per capita
Home Value
$192,300
32% below
Zillow: $404,718
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°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
136%
Home Value
68%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Haven a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $102,500 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,768. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Haven is $192,300 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $404,718. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

9.9% of adults in South Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Haven has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population208
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$102,500
Per Capita$36,768
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,300
Rent
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$404,718
Housing Units78
Rent Burden14.5%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,812/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.8 in/yr
Elevation1,109 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute33 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in South Haven was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.