Affordable South Haven Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for South Haven.

About South Haven, MN

South Haven is in Wright County, Minnesota. The population is 174 (2020 U.S. Census). It is 27 miles south of St. Cloud on County Road 7. The lakes in the area include Scott, Union, and East and West Lake Sylvia.

Historically, the village area was platted in 1888 after the Soo Line railroad came to the area in 1887. In 1888, the location started as a train stop with a post office. It took fourteen years until 1902 when the village was incorporated.

This town is best known for having more people in 1910 and more buildings on Main Street than it has today. It was a thriving farm community that had more manual labor jobs available a century ago, which more modern farming methods have all but replaced.

Fishing is the most popular thing to do. It is a terrific place to build a homestead if you are an aspiring back-to-nature person. If you are a religious person, there are four churches in this tiny village, so you can visit a different one each week of each month to catch up on all the local gossip while getting to know the community members.

What to do in South Haven, MN

There are many things to do here as long as you like fishing! You can shop for bait and tackle, rent a boat, and go out on a lake to try your luck and fishing skills. Hopefully, you will be able to collect a hearty day’s catch.

• Shopping: You can get all you need for fishing and meet some of the locals by visiting B J's Bait & Tackle Shop.
• Destination: Lake Augusta is northeast of the community. This smaller lake is next to the much larger Clearwater Lake.
• Features: There are plenty of gorgeous forested areas in this part of Minnesota. Visitors enjoy the Clearwater Forest Resort Community, only a ten-minute drive from the town. Enjoy a tasty fresh fish meal while viewing the lake at the Waterfront Lakeside Grille.

Working in South Haven, MN

The local economy depends on building construction, manufacturing, and tourism_._ The unemployment rate is 4.5%, compared to the national average of 6.0%. The median household income is $55,985 per year. The predicted job growth rate over the next ten years is 36.1%, compared to the national average growth rate of 33.5%. The average commute time is 37 minutes.

The most popular industries offering jobs are construction (14.5%), metal products (13.0%), tourism (5.8%), agriculture, forestry, fishing/hunting (4.3%), air transportation (4.3%), laundry services (4.3%), and building materials/garden equipment retail stores (2.9%).

South Haven, MN Neighborhoods

This little town has fewer than 100 homes. The most expensive homes are found in these two neighborhoods:

• Albion Center/French Lake: The median home price in this area is $418 859, which is on par with the median price of a home in America at $423,600. This price is higher than homes in 76.3% of other parts of Minnesota. Most homes are owner-occupied. Residential construction happened mostly between 1940 and 1999. You will find mobile homes, three- and four-bedroom medium-sized homes mixed with apartment buildings. The average rent is $1,293, with a vacancy rate of 34.5%, so places are usually available.
• Fair Haven: The median home price is $298,556. The average rent is $1,458, with a vacancy rate of 16.7%. This high rate may make finding a nice place to rent easier, with many choices to consider during the low season. This neighborhood is popular for having a second home to use as a vacation home or to be rented out as income property. The seasonal turnover of rental properties causes a higher average vacancy rate.

South Haven, MN School District

Families with children living within the South Haven city limits are in South Haven School District. The district spends around $11,865 per student annually. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13 to one.

There are two private schools in the area: Saint Basil Catholic School (PK to 6th grade) and St. Paul Lutheran School (PK to 7th grade).

For higher education, this tiny town has no colleges and universities. There are 66 colleges and universities within 100 miles. The nearest ones are around 18 miles from South Haven. There is the College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph, and Saint Cloud University in Saint Cloud.

Moving to South Haven, MN

If you are moving to the area, this information will help you get your new place organized and connected.

The City of South Haven offers water and sewer service. Xcel Energy provides electricity. CenterPoint Energy provides natural gas. Cable TV is provided by Midco. Telephone and internet connections are provided by Windstream Communications.

The City of South Haven Parks & Recreation Department manages the Oak Avenue public park, which has a baseball field and a playground for the kids.

The city government consists of an elected mayor and four elected members serving on the city council. They hold council meetings at the historic, two-story brick building serving as City Hall.

South Haven, MN Housing

The median home price in this area is $250,000, which is trending down by -35.5% year-over-year. The moderate home prices, which are 31% below the national average, help control the cost of living in this area. The cost of living is 2% lower than other communities in the state and 5% lower than the national average.