Living in South Haven, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Haven · Census data 2020–2024
South Haven has 7,241 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $76,003 (6% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $178,200, the median rent is $1,297/month.
South Haven at a glance
- Population
- 7,241
- Median age
- 36.6State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $76,003State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $178,200State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,297/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is South Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Indiana median; home values 18% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Haven the median home value is $178,200, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,297 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,344 a month in housing costs.
South Haven median household income
The median household income in South Haven is $76,003 and the income per person is $33,939. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in South Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,635
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.78
South Haven demographics
- Population
- 7,241
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 2,595
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Haven ›
Education in South Haven
13% of adults 25 and older in South Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 89.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
South Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven | 7,241 | $76,003 | $178,200 | $1,297 |
| Salt Creek Commons | 1,843 | $94,167 | $198,300 | $1,388 |
| Portage | 38,082 | $76,276 | $224,200 | $1,231 |
| Shorewood Forest | 3,263 | $165,972 | $479,100 | — |
| Burns Harbor | 2,155 | $98,500 | $241,500 | $1,458 |
| Chesterton | 14,446 | $91,060 | $300,900 | $1,274 |
| Valparaiso | 34,733 | $69,872 | $267,300 | $1,224 |
| Lake Station | 13,185 | $59,591 | $137,400 | $1,124 |
| Ogden Dunes | 1,140 | $117,000 | $492,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in South Haven, IN?
The median household income in South Haven is $76,003, 6% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Haven?
The median home value in South Haven is $178,200, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in South Haven?
The median gross rent in South Haven is $1,297 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is South Haven, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Indiana median; home values 18% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in South Haven?
The median age in South Haven is 36.6 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in South Haven?
The average commute to work in South Haven is 25 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Haven?
The unemployment rate in South Haven is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Haven?
13% of adults in South Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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