The Town FilesAllegan, Michigan
City in Allegan County · population 5,222 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $176,600
- Household income
- $52,925
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 109 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 33.0
Allegan is a city of 5,222 people in Allegan County, Michigan. The median home is worth $176,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 94% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 92% of Michigan towns.
How Allegan ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Allegan is worth $176,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $52,925, which is more affordable than 26% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,115 a month. 68.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Allegan | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,115 | $955 |
| Median household income | $52,925 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Allegan
| People | Allegan | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in Allegan
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 17.2°F. About 41.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 109.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Allegan since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 3, 1956 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on October 23, 1955.
Severe weather in Allegan County since 1996
Allegan County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Allegan County
Allegan County had 41,360 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,226 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Allegan itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Allegan
11 public schools with 2,266 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan High School | 9-12 | 614 | 21.9 |
| LE White Middle School | 6-8 | 436 | 14.5 |
| Pine Trails Elementary School | PK-5 | 339 | 17.8 |
| Dawson Elementary School | K-5 | 286 | 16.8 |
| West Ward Elementary School | K-5 | 245 | 15.3 |
| Allegan Alternative High School | 9-12 | 118 | 29.5 |
| Hillside Learning Center | PK-12 | 97 | 6.1 |
| Outlook Academy (charter) | 6-12 | 50 | 25.0 |
| Allegan Online K8 | K-8 | 45 | 15.0 |
| North Ward Elementary School | PK-K | 36 | 12.0 |
| Tech Center | 11-12 | — | — |
Towns near Allegan
- Allegan, MI1.9 mi · 4,689 people · home $232,700
- Trowbridge, MI5.1 mi · 2,530 people · home $235,900
- Otsego, MI6.8 mi · 5,903 people · home $265,000
- Otsego, MI8.8 mi · 4,120 people · home $160,500
- Heath, MI9.4 mi · 3,937 people · home $332,400
- Hopkins, MI9.5 mi · 2,760 people · home $287,500
- Pine Grove, MI10.6 mi · 2,994 people · home $192,200
- Martin, MI11.5 mi · 2,723 people · home $205,700
Allegan questions
Is Allegan, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Allegan scores better for retirees than 14% of Michigan towns and quieter than 8%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Allegan?
The median owner-occupied home in Allegan is valued at $176,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,925, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,115 a month.
What is the weather like in Allegan?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.1 inches of precipitation a year and 109.0 inches of snow.
Does Allegan get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Allegan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 3, 1956. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)