Holland, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Grundy County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
343 Population 1,372/sq mi density
$71,979 Median Income $33,349 per capita
$111,700 Home Value $211,304 Zillow
$1,094 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$71,979 median income, 14.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $1,094/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Holland, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,979
4% below
$33,349 per capita
Home Value
$111,700
60% below
Zillow: $211,304
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
6% below
17.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
14.9%
314% above
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Holland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Holland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
40%
Rent
94%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
414%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holland residents earn a median household income of $71,979 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,349. The unemployment rate stands at 14.9% (314% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holland is $111,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,304. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 17.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

21.6% of adults in Holland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holland has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population343
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,372/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans20.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,979
Per Capita$33,349
Unemployment14.9%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$732M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,700
Rent$1,094
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$211,304
Housing Units121
Rent Burden17.3%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
Elevation1,004 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Holland was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.