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Allegan is a city in the United States, with a population of 5,172 in July 2026. The city had 7 schools in 2026. Median gross rent was US$1,115 per month, while the median home value was US$176,600 in July 2026. There were 88 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population5,127people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,153EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent980.1EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.71%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime661offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 58% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean8.26µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Allegan?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Allegan.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 68.7%, and the vacancy rate was 4.37% in July 2026. 69.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Allegan recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1785
Utilities, 85 m² flat€161
Internet, 60 Mbps€57
Mobile plan, 10 GB€55

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited57.32 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Allegan (Wayback Machine capture 20250919143539)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,785 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Allegan (Wayback Machine capture 20250919143539)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB55.08 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Allegan (Wayback Machine capture 20250919143539)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home161 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Allegan (Wayback Machine capture 20250919143539)23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,115/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent69.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents932.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)961.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent980.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes17 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Allegan a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 46–64%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student59%strong on education, weak on work · range 49–69%
Family75%strong on family, weak on cost · range 66–84%
Retirement56%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 45–67%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 17 of 5,127 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$52,925 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Allegan is 3.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income52,925 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband66.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription97.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet1.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet2.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,153 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,485 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate3.71 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Allegan?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,485 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,501of €2,737 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,737
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €962
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€161 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Allegan (Wayback Machine capture 20250919143539) · 2025-12-31− €161
Internet€57 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Allegan (Wayback Machine capture 20250919143539) · 2025-12-31− €57
Mobile plan€55 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Allegan (Wayback Machine capture 20250919143539) · 2025-12-31− €55
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,501
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Allegan. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Allegan. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher92.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents20.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents88 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,381 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Allegan when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesAllegan highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Allegan highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Allegan661
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents661 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents198.5 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes5 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time19.81 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work5.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportHLM3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport39 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Allegan. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Allegan is 8.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.26 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202422Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -1 · Feb 0.444 · Mar 6.33 · Apr 14.17 · May 20.17 · Jun 25.5 · Jul 27.67 · Aug 26.72 · Sep 22.89 · Oct 16.06 · Nov 8.28 · Dec 1.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -9.06 · Feb -8.89 · Mar -4.39 · Apr 1.28 · May 7.33 · Jun 13 · Jul 14.33 · Aug 14.22 · Sep 10 · Oct 4.5 · Nov -0.611 · Dec -5.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan -5.06 · Feb -4.22 · Mar 0.944 · Apr 7.72 · May 13.78 · Jun 19.28 · Jul 21 · Aug 20.5 · Sep 16.44 · Oct 10.28 · Nov 3.83 · Dec -1.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 80.52 · Feb 59.18 · Mar 64.26 · Apr 92.46 · May 103.9 · Jun 97.28 · Jul 92.71 · Aug 98.04 · Sep 86.36 · Oct 111.8 · Nov 81.53 · Dec 76.96 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading28.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean7.27 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,009 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.85 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.94 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.51 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Syracuse ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±0.8 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.329 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents17 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density514.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population5,127 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,136 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value176,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes68.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate57.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad0.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.92 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage76.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance8.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher17.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available98.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202234,483 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202223 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,252 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home8.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans95.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Allegan

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Kentwood as an Allegan alternative in the same region

42 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 9.8% Kentwood vs 0.3% Allegan+2894%
  • Residents: 54,776 Kentwood vs 5,127 Allegan+968%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,570 Kentwood vs 661 Allegan+289%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,014 Kentwood vs €2,153 Allegan+40%
  • Nearest airport: 10.0 km Kentwood vs 39.0 km Allegan−74%
  • Unemployment: 4.5% Kentwood vs 3.7% Allegan+21%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,515 Kentwood vs €3,485 Alleganno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Kentwood

Holly Springs as an Allegan alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 975 km, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 4.9% Holly Springs vs 0.3% Allegan+1377%
  • Residents: 50,288 Holly Springs vs 5,127 Allegan+881%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,042 Holly Springs vs €2,153 Allegan+134%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,842 Holly Springs vs €3,485 Alleganno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,110 (2023) Holly Springs vs 661 (2024) Alleganno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 26.0 km Holly Springs vs 39.0 km Allegan−33%
  • Unemployment: 3.4% Holly Springs vs 3.7% Allegan−9%
Full comparisonMore about Holly Springs

Alternative cities in United States

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West York borough5,127 residentsEureka5,129 residentsLa Joya5,129 residentsDiboll5,125 residentsPupukea5,130 residentsMadison5,131 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Allegan?

The median gross salary is 3,485 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Allegan?

The unemployment rate is 3.71 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Allegan?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.26 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Allegan?

Police recorded 661 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Allegan?

The published population is 5,127 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Allegan?

17 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Allegan a good place to live?

Allegan may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Allegan (Wayback Machine capture 20250919143539) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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