South Haven Authority

South Haven is a middle-income small town of 3,998 with home prices 2.0× the Michigan median.

South Haven, Michigan

South Haven is a Michigan town in Allegan County, Michigan, home to 3,998 residents. Households here earn a median of $68,239.

Definition and scope

South Haven is a chartered municipality within Allegan County, Michigan, Michigan. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 6 and is part of the Holland, MI metropolitan area.

Who lives here

South Haven has approximately 3,998 residents. The median age is 61.7 years. Roughly 71% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $454,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 80.5%
• Black or African American: 7.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
• Asian: 1.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in South Haven is $68,239. Poverty rate stands at 15.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.4%. Educational attainment: 41.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for South Haven:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use South Haven Area Regional Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Allegan County Building. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Bangor, Michigan.

Geography and climate

South Haven sits at an elevation of 652 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6b.

References

• Michigan State Authority — state-level reference for Michigan.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.