Living in South Haven, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Haven · Census data 2020–2024
South Haven has 3,998 residents with a median age of 61.7. The median household income is $68,239 (6% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $454,100, the median rent is $834/month.
South Haven at a glance
- Population
- 3,998
- Median age
- 61.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $68,239State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $454,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $834/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is South Haven a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Michigan median; home values 96% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
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 $454,100, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $834 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,451 a month in housing costs.
South Haven median household income
The median household income in South Haven is $68,239 and the income per person is $48,652. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in South Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,562
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 42.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.90
42.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Haven has many vacation and second homes.
South Haven demographics
- Population
- 3,998
- Median age
- 61.7
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 41.8%
- Households
- 2,047
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Haven ›
Education in South Haven
41.2% of adults 25 and older in South Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
South Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven | 3,998 | $68,239 | $454,100 | $834 |
| Bangor | 2,129 | $49,764 | $111,200 | $924 |
| Breedsville | 288 | $98,750 | $217,200 | — |
| Paw Paw Lake | 3,889 | $67,674 | $191,700 | $1,164 |
| Hartford | 2,458 | $42,171 | $108,700 | $837 |
| Lake Michigan Beach | 823 | $56,809 | $255,800 | — |
| Watervliet | 2,156 | $61,167 | $137,500 | $885 |
| Coloma | 1,074 | $68,889 | $177,100 | $1,016 |
| Bloomingdale | 522 | $66,250 | $117,500 | $929 |
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What is the median household income in South Haven, MI?
The median household income in South Haven is $68,239, 6% 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 South Haven?
The median home value in South Haven is $454,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in South Haven?
The median gross rent in South Haven is $834 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is South Haven, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Michigan median; home values 96% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in South Haven?
The median age in South Haven is 61.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in South Haven?
The average commute to work in South Haven is 20 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Haven?
The unemployment rate in South Haven is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Haven?
41.2% 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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