Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
76% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Saugatuck, above both Michigan’s towns (26%) and U.S. towns (29%). Among 702 Michigan towns, just 7 have a higher average trip to work than Saugatuck. 30% of the land in Saugatuck is conserved, against 4.4% in Michigan’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Its National Register listings include All Saints' Episcopal Church and Warner P. Sutton House. Saugatuck has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Saugatuck beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1873.
6 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Saugatuck, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Saugatuck.
Its public schools are run by the Saugatuck Public Schools. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saugatuck Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 186 | A− |
| Saugatuck High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 267 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Saugatuck for work: only 10% work in town. The median household income in Saugatuck is $121,000. Jobs based in Saugatuck grew to 481 in 2021, 60 more than in 2011.
| Saugatuck | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.5% | 5.9% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Saugatuck’s trail density is 5.1 miles per square mile. The biggest place to walk is Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, 143 acres with 2.5 miles of trail. 9.1 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mount Baldhead Park | 4.6 mi | 137 |
| 2. Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area | 2.5 mi | 143 |
| 3. Mildred A. Peterson Nature Preserve | 0.3 mi | 18 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Saugatuck has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 81°, January nights drop to 20° and about 109 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
12% of adults report frequent mental distress in Saugatuck. Saugatuck beats the Michigan average on 22 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 13% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Saugatuck.
| Saugatuck | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 18% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8.1% | 15% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 85% | 80% | 79% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 25% | 25% |
| What stands out | Saugatuck | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 5.8% | 15.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.5% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 15 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Saugatuck.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
2 within 15 miles of the center of Saugatuck
About 2 of every 100 Saugatuck residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Saugatuck’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
6 places in Saugatuck on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Michigan, United States
Saugatuck ( SAW-gə-tuck) is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 865 at the 2020 census. The city is within Saugatuck Township, but is administratively autonomous. Originally a lumber town and port, Saugatuck, along with the adjacent city of Douglas, became a noted art colony and tourist destination in the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century. In the early 20th century, Saugatuck was home to the famous Big Pavilion, a large dance hall that attracted bands and visitors from across the Midwest. The building was a popular destination on Lake Michigan from its construction in 1909 until it burned down on May 6, 1960. Today, tourists are drawn...
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Saugatuck has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Matt Vanderbeek and Otis Wells Johnson.
