Median Age
57 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
38%
South Haven
South Haven, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,273
Population
5,751
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Delight in the natural beauty of this charming town
Lakeside
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Scenic
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Charming
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Rural
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Historic
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Accessible
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Picturesque
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Quaint
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Agricultural
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South Haven is draped in beautiful natural surroundings on the shores of Lake Michigan. Tourists flock to South Haven in the summertime to enjoy the lovely beaches, parks, and shops. The self-proclaimed Blueberry Capital of the World, South Haven hosts the National Blueberry Festival every year. In addition to its agricultural roots, South Haven has a rich maritime history which is displayed at the Michigan Maritime Museum.
South Haven’s scenic environment is conducive to all kinds of outdoor recreation, including swimming, fishing, kayaking, boating, walking trails, and exploring sunken shipwrecks on a dive. South Haven is also convenient to numerous vineyards, orchards, and farms, which offer plenty to see and do. Major cities like Chicago and Detroit are both less than a three-hour drive from South Haven as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,025
Average: $80,259
Education
1,915
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,202
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Haven has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Haven, MI is $1,273 for one bedroom, and $1,458 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Haven has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,273/month
635 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Haven, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
235 Students
Public
Grades K-5
254 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
292 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
409 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
537 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
34 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Michigan Maritime Museum
- Kal-Haven Trail State Park
- Van Buren Trail State Park
- Van Buren State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.