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Holland, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Allegan County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
34,266 Population 2,024/sq mi density
$72,905 Median Income $35,947 per capita
$235,800 Home Value $359,820 Zillow
$1,143 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
381 Violent Crime/100K 1,838 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,905 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$235,800 home value, $1,143/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Holland, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,905
3% below
$35,947 per capita
Home Value
$235,800
16% below
Zillow: $359,820
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
2% below
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
381/100K
0% below
1,838/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
3% above
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

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
97%
Home Value
84%
Rent
98%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
103%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
100%
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 $72,905 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,947. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,678 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holland is $235,800 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,820. Median rent is $1,143/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Holland reports 381 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,838/100K. The murder rate is 3.0/100K.

Education

34.6% of adults in Holland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holland has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population34,266
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density2,024/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,905
Per Capita$35,947
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$6,699M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158

Housing

A+
Home Value$235,800
Rent$1,143
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$359,820
Housing Units13,641
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent381/100K
Property1,838/100K
Murder3.0/100K
Assault267/100K
Burglary282/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation650 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Holland was founded in 1847.
The median home in Holland was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.