Saugatuck, MI

Saugatuck, Michigan

Saugatuck, Michigan, in Allegan county, is 30 miles SW of Wyoming, Michigan (center to center) and 90 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is part of the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,065 people people live in Saugatuck.

The People and Families of Saugatuck

In Saugatuck, about 46% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Saugatuck, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Saugatuck had a median family income of $64,583. Overall, families in Saugatuck are likely to be financially secure. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Saugatuck are able to work from their homes. It turns out that the city is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($750) in Saugatuck than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Saugatuck Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Saugatuck, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Saugatuck. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Michigan.

Commuting

In Saugatuck, 78% of commuters drive to work. In Saugatuck, people like to walk or ride bicycles. One alternative to driving in the city is the public transportation system.

High Points

Saugatuck strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Saugatuck, MI

Comparing Saugatuck to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Saugatuck Almanac

Saugatuck Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Saugatuck Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Saugatuck residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Saugatuck High Schools (2004)

SAUGATUCK HIGH SCHOOL
401 ELIZABETH STREET
269-857-2133
Serves 239 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Saugatuck Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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