One of South Haven's most alluring characteristics is its highly rated quality of life. The community has a genuine commitment to maintain a high quality of life to complement South Haven's growing business sector. This commitment can be seen in all aspects of the community.

South Haven accommodates a wide range of lifestyles for families and individuals. Housing options include moderately-priced homes in pleasant residential neighborhoods, new subdivisions, apartment complexes, a retirement village, senior citizen apartments, apartment complexes, waterfront homes and condominiums.

South Haven supports a modern and well-equipped school system in order to prepare students and community members to be productive members of the professional and high-tech labor markets of today and into the 21st century. The South Haven Public School district is a North Central accredited school system providing programs for pre-school/Head Start, K-12, and adult education. Two parochial schools enhance the list of high quality education available in South Haven. The Van Buren Intermediate School District provides local and regional job training programs to meet the various needs of companies in South Haven. The South Haven campus of Lake Michigan College is a community college offering associate degrees and one-year certificates in more than 75 transfer and occupational areas of study at its campuses.

Residents and businesses in South Haven enjoy the safety provided by exceptional municipal police, fire and ambulance services, well-equipped and staffed with full-time and part-time professionals. South Haven and its surrounding municipalities also benefit from the emergency servies, specialized care, and clinical care provided by the South Haven Community Hospital.

Over forty churches, cultural entities, a public library, several retail shopping districts, an abundance of natural resources and recreational activities represent some of the many great opportunities that enrich the lives of South Haven's residents and visitors.

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