Douglas (officially known as the City of the Village of Douglas) is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,378 at the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Saugatuck Township and the city of Saugatuck is adjacent on the north. Douglas had long been a village within Saugatuck Township. On December 13, 2004, residents voted to adopt a charter incorporating Douglas as a city. Under Michigan law, cities are independent entities whereas villages are part of the township. The official name is City of the Village of Douglas.

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Town numbers

ZIP code49406

Area code269

Living in Douglas

Housing in Douglas

$672K▲ 5.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Douglas home is worth about $672,000, up 5.4% in a year, 152% above the Michigan typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Douglas

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Most working residents leave Douglas for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Holland (13%), Holland (7%) and Grand Rapids (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Holland

13%

Holland

Grand Rapids

Saugatuck

9%Work in townlive and work in Douglas 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 580Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Douglas →

Health in Douglas

A⁻

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

19better than MI·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 5▼ 5 close Habits 2▲ 2 close Care 7▲ 0 close Mind 4▲ 1 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.5%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMI 11.9% · better 4.1%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better 14.4%More adults who have had cancerMI 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Holland HospitalHolland · 10.5 mi · ER

Lakeside ClubhouseHolland · 11.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Douglas · CMS · HRSAHealth in Douglas →

Natural hazards in Douglas

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Douglas flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Allegan County MapDouglas vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Douglas →

Climate in Douglas

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Douglas has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 109 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 22°Winter

56° / 37°Spring

79° / 60°Summer

61° / 44°Fall

How much snow does Douglas get?About 109 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 21, with the last in spring around Apr 28.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Douglas →

Schools in Douglas

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School Grade A

The public schools Douglas’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 87% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictSaugatuck Public SchoolsSchools1

Douglas Elementary School AElementary · Grades PK–5 · 366 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.