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Allegan County
  • County in Michigan
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Allegan County

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B minus
    2. Housing
      grade B
    3. Nightlife
      grade B
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade B minus
    6. Jobs
      grade A minus
    7. Weather
      grade D+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade B minus

    Allegan County is located in Michigan with a population of 119,418. In Allegan County, most residents own their homes. In Allegan County there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Allegan County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Allegan County are above average.

    About

    Population
    119,418

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $189,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $912
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      125.8
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      69.9
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      18.6
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      214.4
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,211.7
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      41.9
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      national  11%

    Working in Allegan County

    Jobs
    grade A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,269
    National
    $69,021

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