Living in Saugatuck, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saugatuck · Census data 2020–2024
Saugatuck has 766 residents with a median age of 53.9. The median household income is $121,178 (66% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $650,800, the median rent is $616/month.
Saugatuck is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Saugatuck at a glance
- Population
- 766
- Median age
- 53.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $121,178State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $650,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $616/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76.4%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Saugatuck a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Home values 181% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Saugatuck
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saugatuck the median home value is $650,800, 96% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $616 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,000 a month in housing costs.
Saugatuck median household income
The median household income in Saugatuck is $121,178 and the income per person is $106,555. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Saugatuck: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 910
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 54.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.84
54.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Saugatuck has many vacation and second homes.
Saugatuck demographics
- Population
- 766
- Median age
- 53.9
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 32%
- Households
- 417
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saugatuck ›
Education in Saugatuck
76.4% of adults 25 and older in Saugatuck have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 28.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saugatuck
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 35%
- Drive alone
- 42%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 8.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Saugatuck vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saugatuck | 766 | $121,178 | $650,800 | $616 |
| Douglas | 1,427 | $81,627 | $426,400 | $781 |
| Fennville | 1,623 | $59,167 | $150,400 | $650 |
| Holland | 34,423 | $75,865 | $252,200 | $1,193 |
| Beechwood | 2,776 | $71,275 | $277,800 | $871 |
| Zeeland | 5,665 | $52,628 | $299,000 | $951 |
| South Haven | 3,998 | $68,239 | $454,100 | $834 |
| Allegan | 5,172 | $52,925 | $176,600 | $1,115 |
| Hudsonville | 7,769 | $91,280 | $285,700 | $1,264 |
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What is the median household income in Saugatuck, MI?
The median household income in Saugatuck is $121,178, 66% higher 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 Saugatuck?
The median home value in Saugatuck is $650,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Saugatuck?
The median gross rent in Saugatuck is $616 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Saugatuck, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: home values 181% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Saugatuck?
The median age in Saugatuck is 53.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Saugatuck?
The average commute to work in Saugatuck is 41 minutes; 35% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saugatuck?
The unemployment rate in Saugatuck is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saugatuck?
76.4% of adults in Saugatuck 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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