Douglas
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Douglas is a walkable city, part of Saugatuck Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $572,000.
19 homes for sale·Median $572K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 7.0/10
Wrapped by Lake Michigan to the west and the Kalamazoo River to the east, Douglas occupies a sliver of Allegan County where water defines the horizon in nearly every direction—over a mile and a half of coastline and two miles of river frontage compressed into what feels like a town that refused to sprawl. The galleries lining Water Street and scattered through downtown—LaFontsee, Button, LebenArt, Mr. Miller's Art Emporium, and others—suggest a place where the late 19th-century Arts and Crafts movement left a real footprint, one you still walk into rather than just read about. Dining runs deep here; restaurants cluster within steps, and a walk to coffee or groceries barely registers as leaving home. That walkability holds strongest around food and errands close by, which matters on days when the weather turns and you don't want to drive far. Beery Field sits a ten-minute walk away, and nine parks nestle within a mile, though the real draw is probably the water itself. Drive time to downtown Grand Rapids lands just under 50 minutes, far enough that this feels genuinely separate, not a satellite.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Kalamazoo Lake within walking distance
- 38 parks within 1 mile
- Ottawa County Trail: 2 min walk
- Park in Mariners Cv & Bridge St Area: 10 min walk
$78K median household income
- $572K median · 66 sales in last 12mo
Very walkable
- Bluestar Cafe: 1 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Douglas
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,885/mo
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66 homes sold in Douglas this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Saugatuck Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Beery Field
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
38
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kalamazoo Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake Vista SuperValu
Bluestar Cafe
Outside Coffee Co
+1 more
Show Bar
+1 more
Park in Mariners Cv & Bridge St Area
Beery Field Playground
+1 more
Douglas Beach
64th Street
Dog Park in Dudleyville Plat Area
Ottawa County Trail
Blue Star Gym
Saugatuck Douglas District Library
Crime in Douglas is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Douglas home (around $572,250) at today's 6.55% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $95k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,579 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Douglas household earns $77,841 — about $17,611 below what the median home requires, which is why many local buyers look below $572,250 or put more down. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $451,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,579/mo | $95,452 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,158/mo | $110,870 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,351/mo | $116,036 |
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
19 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$206K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$275K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$1.1M
Per building
Price Per Unit
$563K
Median
Local Government
City of the Village of Douglas
Source: douglasmi.gov · 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
~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,546 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged hauler
Confirm hauler with city.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressSource: douglasmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Douglas 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
$78K
Home Value (Census)
$383K
🛒 Grocery(1)
Lake Vista SuperValu
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Bluestar Cafe
Fast Food
Blue Frog
Restaurant
Restaurant
Farmhouse Deli and Pantry
Restaurant
Pizza Mambo
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
School
Saugatuck High School
School
Macks Landing School
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Blue Star Gym
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
Dog Park in Dudleyville Plat Area
Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
Saugatuck Douglas District Library
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Living in Douglas: the details
Is Douglas a good place to live?
Douglas suits buyers looking for a walkable setting and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, you can walk to groceries, cafés and parks for many everyday errands, though a car still helps for bigger trips. This city is part of Saugatuck Public Schools. The going price is around $572,000.
What does it cost to live in Douglas?
Homes range from around $497,000 for condos to $870,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 19 homes for sale here right now and 66 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Douglas
- What do homes cost in Douglas?
- The median home value in Douglas is about $572,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Douglas housing market?
- there are 19 homes for sale in Douglas right now, and 66 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Douglas?
- Douglas is served by Saugatuck Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Saugatuck High School (8/10).
- Is Douglas walkable?
- Douglas scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
