Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Subs N More
Coffee Shop
The Living Room
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Foundry Hall
Theatre Arts
Michigan Theatre
Cinema
Jensen Annex #1
Museum
Jensen Annex #2
Museum
Padnos Boat Shed
Museum
Herbert Van Oort Boathouse
Museum
USCG South Haven Outbuilding
Museum
Michigan Maritime Museum
Museum
The Bailey Museum and Gardens
Museum
Fideland Fun Park
Theme Park
Michigan Flywheelers Museum
Museum
Beach and natural area
Attraction
Food and Drink (9) F
The South Bend Chocolate Company
Sweets
Unknown Name
Bar
Kilwins
Sweets
Kilwins
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Sherman's Dairy
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) F
The Golden Brown Bakery
Bakery
Meijer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
DeGrandchamp Farms
Grocery Store
Parks (13) A+
Hartman Park
Park
Dyckman Park
Park
Optimist Tot Lot
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Stanley Johnson Park
Park
Black River Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Ellen Avery Park
Park
Elkenburg Park
Park
Cable Street Tot Lot
Park
Packard Park
Park
Friends Good Will Splash Pad
Playground
Monroe Park and Kids' Corner
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (16) A+
Rock ‘n’ Road Cycle
Bicycle
Broadway Shell Value Market
Convenience Store
Broadway Marathon
Convenience Store
The Blue Berry Store
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
N&R Department Store
Department Store
South Haven Marathon Value Market
Convenience Store
Eagle Street Market
Furniture
Glik's
Gift Shop
Bowspirit Gallery
Gift Shop
Black River Books
Books
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Pri Mart
Convenience Store
Meijer
Convenience Store
Village Xpress
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Menards
Home Improvement
John's Stereo
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
M-140 Shell Value Market
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in South Haven.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in South Haven is 104/100 - which is 16% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

South Haven crime rates are 8,327 per 100k, which is 317% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
7,637 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
690 crimes per 100k F
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employment B-

The median income in South Haven is $54,771 - which is 8% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$54,771 D-
Unemployment Rate
1.2% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
South Haven Public Safety Station 3
Fire Station
Bronson South Haven Hospital
Hospital
South Haven Urgent Care
Doctor
South Haven Family Dentistry
Dentist
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

South Haven home prices are $274,000 - which is 114% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$274,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
36% A+
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C-

The South Haven graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (7) F
St Paul Lutheran School
St Basil Catholic School
Lincoln School
South Haven Alliance Campus
Baseline Middle School
North Shore Elementary
Maple Grove Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
South Haven High School
South Haven Alliance Campus
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ratings D-

South Haven has an overall rating of 52% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A
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South Haven Area Facts

  • South Haven has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • South Haven crime rates are 317% higher than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in South Haven is 16% higher than the Michigan average

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Cute little town 2 rating By Mack from Michigan ( Oct 30, 2016) Resort feel. Some low income pockets. Cute place, lots of summer tourists. Not much to do most of the year. Some nice homes in town. ...Read More Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Haven? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hartman Park
      Dyckman Park
      Optimist Tot Lot
      Unknown Name
      Stanley Johnson Park
      Black River Park
      Riverfront Park
      Ellen Avery Park

      Entertainment

      Foundry Hall
      Michigan Theatre
      Jensen Annex #1
      Jensen Annex #2
      Padnos Boat Shed
      Herbert Van Oort Boathouse
      USCG South Haven Outbuilding
      Michigan Maritime Museum

      Food & Drink

      The South Bend Chocolate Company
      Unknown Name
      Kilwins
      Kilwins
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      Arby's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Haven? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in South Haven.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Haven? The cost of living in South Haven is 104/100 - which is 16% higher than Michigan.
      South Haven
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Haven? South Haven crime rates are 8,327, which are 317% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      8,327 per 100k people

      258% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      258% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      55%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in South Haven? The median income in South Haven is $54,771 which is 8% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $54,7711% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,06648% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      75% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Haven a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Bronson South Haven Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      South Haven Urgent Care

      A+ Housing

      What are South Haven home prices? South Haven home prices are $274,000 - which is 114% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $274,00048% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74422% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      3% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does South Haven have good schools? The South Haven graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      14% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      14% higher than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is South Haven a good place to live? South Haven has an overall rating of 52% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      52%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      40%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      2 total surveys

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