Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Allegan
Allegan, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,160
Population
5,239
Renter Mix
40% Rent
A step back in time is just a step outside your front door
Small Town
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Affordable
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Industrial
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Historic
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Allegan is a small industrial town surrounded by the idyllic countryside of southwest Michigan. The city’s landscape is perhaps most distinguished by the abundant historical architecture on display, with countless Victorian homes, stately public buildings, and the Second Street Bridge (better known as the “Old Iron Bridge” to locals) giving Allegan a timeless character.
The Downtown waterfront district in particular has been beautifully preserved, with the charming storefronts actively in use overlooking the Kalamazoo River and landmarks like the preserved Regent Theatre still active nearly a century after its founding. Positioned roughly halfway between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, living in Allegan allows you to live a tranquil small-town lifestyle with two much larger cities less than an hour away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,262
Average: $68,048
Education
829
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,078
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Allegan has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Allegan, MI is $1,168 for one bedroom, and $1,289 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Allegan has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,168/month
777 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Allegan, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
277 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
310 Students
Public
Grades K-5
251 Students
Hillside Learning & Behavior Center
Public
Grades PK-12
125 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
28 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
423 Students
Hillside Learning & Behavior Center
Public
Grades PK-12
125 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
30 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
512 Students
Hillside Learning & Behavior Center
Public
Grades PK-12
125 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
30 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bittersweet Ski Resort
Airports
- Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
- Gerald R Ford International
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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.