Allegan
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Allegan is a city, part of Allegan Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $223,000.
32 homes for sale·Median $223K·Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 5.3/10
Sitting on the Kalamazoo River about 40 miles southwest of Grand Rapids, Allegan is a small city whose identity seems permanently tied to the water—the Old Iron Bridge, built in 1886, still stands as a rusted sentinel over downtown, and the riverfront itself has been carved into a proper gathering place with a splash pad, a 20-foot outdoor fireplace, and a stage for whatever the season brings. The downtown sits within easy reach of everything: restaurants, a coffeehouse, and three breweries are all steps away, clustered around streets lined with over 400 antique dealers who descend on the fairgrounds the last Sunday of every month from May through September—the Michigan Antique Show, which sprawls across 115 acres and has become something of a regional pilgrimage. The Regent Theatre, its Art Deco facade still sharp after more than a century, runs first-run films for five dollars a ticket, while the 1919 Griswold Auditorium a few blocks over hosts the Allegan Community Players, Michigan's oldest theatre company, keeping a kind of cultural continuity alive in a place of about 5,200 people.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lake Allegan — 1.7 mi
- 32 parks within 1 mile
- Jaycee Park: 13 min walk
- Mahan Park: 15 min walk
$42K median household income
- $223K median · 68 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Allegan
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,516/mo
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68 homes sold in Allegan this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cook Street Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
32
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Allegan
1.7 mi
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Allegan Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Village Market Food Center
java shack
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Jaycee Park
+1 more
Playground in River St & Grand St Area
Beach in Alpha Manor No 1 Area
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Unnamed bike_path
Old Regent Theatre
In 2024, the most common reported offenses in Allegan were larceny / theft (447 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (78 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting — with a comparison to similar-size Michigan cities below.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 447 |
| Burglary | 78 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 78 |
| Rape | 39 |
| Aggravated assault | 19 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
How Allegan compares to similar-size Michigan cities
| City | Population | Violent /100k | Property /100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belding | 5,981 | 351 | 619 |
| Zeeland | 5,621 | 89 | 569 |
| Allegan | 5,144 | 58 | 603 |
| Fremont | 4,620 | 195 | 2,359 |
| Sparta | 4,279 | 210 | 795 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Allegan Police Department, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Comparison cities are the nearest in population, ordered by size — not ranked by crime. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Allegan home (around $223,250) at today's 6.55% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $36k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,336 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Allegan household earns $42,261 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $269,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,336/mo | $35,626 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,562/mo | $41,641 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,637/mo | $43,656 |
Estimates use a 6.55% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
8 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$76K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$24K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Allegan, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government
City of Allegan
Source: cityofallegan.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$900/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,299 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic / Waste Management)
Curbside via DPW/contracted hauler; confirm with city.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
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City partners with Allegan Fire District.
Source: cityofallegan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Allegan are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Median Income
$42K
Home Value (Census)
$161K
🛒 Grocery(2)
Grocery Store
The Grocery Outlet Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
java shack
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🏫 Schools(15)
School
School
School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Living in Allegan: the details
Is Allegan a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Allegan is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This city is part of Allegan Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $223,000.
What does it cost to live in Allegan?
The median home value in Allegan is about $223,000. There are 32 homes for sale here right now and 68 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Allegan
- What do homes cost in Allegan?
- The median home value in Allegan is about $223,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Allegan housing market?
- there are 32 homes for sale in Allegan right now, and 68 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Allegan?
- Allegan is served by Allegan Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Allegan Online K8 (7/10).
- Is Allegan walkable?
- Allegan scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
