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South Haven, Michigan

Introduction to South Haven, Michigan

South Haven, Michigan, in Van Buren county, is 35 miles W of Kalamazoo, Michigan (center to center) and 79 miles NE of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Kalamazoo - Battle Creek metro area, South Haven is home to some 5,021 residents.

South Haven History

In 1833, J. R. Monroe was granted a land patent along Lake Michigan’s shore by the U.S. government. The first permanent settlers arrived in the 1850s and the city of South Haven was founded in 1869. A sawmill was constructed around the same time, which led to the establishment of other buildings. In the early 1900s, the city of South Haven became a resort town and was often referred to as "The Catskills of the Midwest". The area is the Kal-Haven Trail’s western terminus, and is well-known among snowmobilers and bicyclists.

South Haven and Nearby Attractions

  • Michigan Maritime Museum
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park
  • Holland Museum
  • Outdoor Discovery Center
  • Van Buren State Park

Things To Do In South Haven

Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum in South Haven is a national historic site that houses artifacts and documents about the life and times of Dr. Liberty Hyde Bailey, a famous horticulturist and botanist. Joyce Petter Gallery, which is not far from the city, has a large collection of art and paintings on display. Golfers may enjoy a game at the Glenn Shores Golf Course. Festivals celebrated by the community include, Icebreaker Festival during February, Harborfest in June, and the National Blueberry Festival in August. Museums nearby include Michigan Maritime Museum, Holland Museum, and Cappon House Museum.

South Haven Transportation

Flights are available from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.

South Haven Higher Education

Colleges near South Haven are Lake Michigan College, Western Michigan University, and Hope College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%South Haven Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%South Haven Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of South Haven, MI

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use25
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built12

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Historic South Haven

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Avery Beach Hotel between 1890 and 1901

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Avery Beach Hotel between 1890 and 1901

Black River between 1900 and 1905

The Kaiser cottage between 1900 and 1905

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