Living in Allegan, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Allegan · Census data 2020–2024
Allegan has 5,172 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $52,925 (27% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $176,600, the median rent is $1,115/month.
Allegan at a glance
- Population
- 5,172
- Median age
- 33State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $52,925State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $176,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,115/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Allegan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Allegan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Allegan the median home value is $176,600, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,115 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,183 a month in housing costs.
Allegan median household income
The median household income in Allegan is $52,925 and the income per person is $25,158. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Allegan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,013
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.57
Allegan demographics
- Population
- 5,172
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 1,925
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Allegan ›
Education in Allegan
17.9% of adults 25 and older in Allegan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Allegan
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Allegan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan | 5,172 | $52,925 | $176,600 | $1,115 |
| Hopkins | 773 | $75,417 | $241,700 | — |
| Otsego | 4,074 | $74,156 | $160,500 | $1,119 |
| Martin | 579 | $60,357 | $176,000 | $369 |
| Plainwell | 3,763 | $66,525 | $220,500 | $900 |
| Gobles | 595 | $44,250 | $104,200 | $630 |
| Bloomingdale | 522 | $66,250 | $117,500 | $929 |
| Wayland | 4,457 | $74,464 | $207,400 | $1,160 |
| Fennville | 1,623 | $59,167 | $150,400 | $650 |
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What is the median household income in Allegan, MI?
The median household income in Allegan is $52,925, 27% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Allegan?
The median home value in Allegan is $176,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Allegan?
The median gross rent in Allegan is $1,115 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Allegan, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Allegan?
The median age in Allegan is 33 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Allegan?
The average commute to work in Allegan is 20 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Allegan?
The unemployment rate in Allegan is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Allegan?
17.9% of adults in Allegan 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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