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Living in
Holland.
About
Life in Holland
Holland offers a genuine Midwestern small-city experience with real economic stability and a tight-knit community feel. The furniture and automotive manufacturing sectors provide solid job opportunities, and the unemployment rate sits at 2.6%, well below national averages—though you won't find the wage premium of a major metro here. The median home value around $252,200 is reasonable, and median household income sits near $76,000, making it accessible for middle-class families, though the rental market is tight at around $1,193 monthly.
Holland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Foreign-Born
7.8%
Broadband Internet
92.8%
of households
Population Growth
+2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Holland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Holland, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (35.3%), and 11.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.9%
of households
Married Couples
44.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.34
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Holland
In Holland, rent runs 6% above the MI average, and home values are 9% above the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,116
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $370,778 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2.6 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Holland
Unemployment in Holland is 2.6 percentage points lower than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Holland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.8 min avg
How Holland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Holland, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Muskegon County Airport (MKG)
Regional airport · few flights6,940 passengers boarded in 2025
- 91 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 107 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 11% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Holland runs 11% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
292.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,028.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Holland Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ottawa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ottawa County, which includes Holland, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $170,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | Winter Storm | $310,000 |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $55,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $312,000 |
| 2020 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.2M |
| 2019 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.1M |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $180,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ottawa County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ottawa County, which includes Holland, is typically good — 260 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
260
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Ottawa County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Holland has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.8"
Annual Snowfall
74.9"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
146
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 20°F | 1.87" |
| Feb | 34°F | 21°F | 1.77" |
| Mar | 44°F | 28°F | 2.07" |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 3.50" |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.76" |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 3.45" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 2.80" |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 3.06" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 2.95" |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 4.22" |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 3.20" |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 2.11" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Holland
Holland has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Holland Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Zeeland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Holland
Holland's student/teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Holland
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,288 students · in-state tuition $43,960 · 80% graduate · median earnings $65,961 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Indiana Dunes National Park, 93 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Holland
Holland has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Indiana Dunes National Park (93 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Holland
Herrick District Library
300 South River Avenue, Holland
Cities Near Holland
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Holland?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Holland FAQ
Is Holland, Michigan affordable?⌄
Holland's median rent is $1,193/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $75,865/year. Median home value is $252,200.
Is Holland, Michigan safe?⌄
Holland's violent crime rate was 293 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1029 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Holland, Michigan?⌄
Holland has an unemployment rate of 2.6%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Holland, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Holland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,193/month and median household income is $75,865/year. The median home value is $252,200. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Holland, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Holland is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from