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Living in South Haven

South Haven is one of the cities recorded in the United States. Its population was 5,084 at the end of 2020. At the end of 2024, unemployment in South Haven reached 5.48%. At the end of 2024, the foreign population in South Haven numbered 102.

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

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 South Haven.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for South Haven yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,119 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 102 people of 5,084 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in South Haven is 5.5%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10South Haven 5.5%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,968 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate5.48 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to South Haven. 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

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

Mobility and administration

South Haven's nearest major airport was 24 km away.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km24 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataGYY3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for South Haven. 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, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in South Haven.

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 7.2 µg/m³. Monthly mean temperature moved from −4°C in January to 22.8°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 60.5 mm in January and 104.1 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
South Haven average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-8°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
South Haven average monthly precipitation, mm03060901206057679511711010491741008366JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
South Haven annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.2PM2.5µg/m³

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 South Haven is 7.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8South Haven 7.2124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.17 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.056 · Feb 2.44 · Mar 8.67 · Apr 15.94 · May 21.78 · Jun 26.5 · Jul 28.28 · Aug 27.22 · Sep 24 · Oct 17.56 · Nov 9.5 · Dec 2.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8 · Feb -5.89 · Mar -1.61 · Apr 3.94 · May 9.61 · Jun 14.72 · Jul 17.28 · Aug 16.5 · Sep 12.39 · Oct 6.67 · Nov 0.833 · Dec -4.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4 · Feb -1.72 · Mar 3.5 · Apr 9.94 · May 15.72 · Jun 20.61 · Jul 22.78 · Aug 21.83 · Sep 18.22 · Oct 12.11 · Nov 5.17 · Dec -1.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 60.45 · Feb 56.9 · Mar 66.8 · Apr 95 · May 116.6 · Jun 110 · Jul 104.1 · Aug 90.68 · Sep 74.17 · Oct 99.82 · Nov 82.8 · Dec 65.53 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M331.4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.12 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Whitehouse5,083 residentsWilliamston5,086 residentsHugo5,082 residentsLaurel Bay5,082 residentsTucumcari5,082 residentsHarrington Park borough5,088 residents

Population and city profile

South Haven's total area was 5.9 km² at the end of 2025. At the end of 2024, the population density reached 1,230.4 people per km².

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
South Haven residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98%Foreign residents 2%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area5.88 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)4Official
Foreign-resident share1.41 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents102 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density1,230 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population5,084 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20206Official

Is South Haven 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 worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Student39%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 27–51%
Family53%strong on family, weak on safety · range 41–65%
Retirement38%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 24–52%
Foreign residents102 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population5,084 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,119 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,968 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate5.48 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean7.17 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in South Haven 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.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in South Haven?

The unemployment rate is 5.48 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in South Haven?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.17 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. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in South Haven?

The published population is 5,084 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

How many foreign residents live in South Haven?

102 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is South Haven a good place to live?

South Haven 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). South Haven, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/south-haven/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {South Haven, United States: rent, salary},
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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