What are the schools like in Allegan, MI?

Allegan is served primarily by Allegan Public Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.

What is the median household income in Allegan?

The median household income in Allegan, MI is $42,162 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Allegan, MI?

Allegan has an average high temperature of 30.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 109.0 inches.

Allegan, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Allegan, MI affordable or expensive?

Allegan's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Allegan is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $146,400 and the median rent is $965 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Allegan, MI?

Allegan has a violent crime rate of 58.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 602.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Allegan, MI a Good Place to Live?

Allegan is a small town of 5,180 in Michigan, with a median household income of $42,162 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Allegan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Allegan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Allegan city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.5

Allegan's overall cost of living index is 94.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Allegan costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Allegan, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$146,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$965	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,162	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Allegan's violent crime rate is 58.3 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

58.3 /100k

Property Crime

602.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Allegan is served primarily by Allegan Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Allegan, MI	National Avg
School District	Allegan Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Allegan sees average highs of 30.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 109.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Allegan, MI
Average High — January	30.2°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	109.0"

Demographics

Metric	Allegan, MI	National Avg
Population	5,180	—
Median Age	34.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Allegan

Allegan, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49010

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allegan, MI affordable or expensive?

Allegan's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Allegan roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $146,400 and median rent is $965/month.

What is the crime rate in Allegan, MI?

Allegan's violent crime rate is 58.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 602.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Allegan?

Public schools in Allegan are operated by Allegan Public Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Allegan, MI a good place to live?

Allegan, MI has a population of 5,180, a median household income of $42,162, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Allegan?

Allegan averages 30.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 109.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Allegan?

Allegan, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49010.

What is the population of Allegan?

The population of Allegan, Michigan is 5,180 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Allegan?

Key numbers for living in Allegan: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $146,400, median household income $42,162, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Allegan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.