The Town FilesHolland, Michigan
City in Ottawa County · population 34,378 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $252,200
- Household income
- $75,865
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 82°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 31.7
Holland is a city of 34,378 people in Ottawa County, Michigan. The median home is worth $252,200, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more vibrant than 96% of Michigan towns, better for cycling than 96% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 95% of Michigan towns.
How Holland ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Holland is worth $252,200, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $75,865, which is more affordable than 26% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,193 a month. 67.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holland | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $252,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,193 | $955 |
| Median household income | $75,865 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 67.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Holland
| People | Holland | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 16.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 88.8% |
Weather in Holland
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 19.9°F. About 34.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holland since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1956 about 6.0 miles from the town center and killed 14. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 15 deaths and 212 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 4, 1975.
Severe weather in Ottawa County since 1996
Ottawa County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Ottawa County
Ottawa County had 131,885 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,813 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Holland itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Holland
15 public schools with 5,373 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland High School | 8-12 | 966 | 16.7 |
| Holland Middle School | 6-8 | 609 | 16.9 |
| Black River Public School MiddleHigh (charter) | 6-12 | 550 | 13.8 |
| Waukazoo Elementary School | PK-5 | 438 | 15.6 |
| Vanderbilt Charter Academy (charter) | K-8 | 432 | 15.4 |
| West | PK-5 | 397 | 9.7 |
| Black River Public School Elementary (charter) | K-5 | 396 | 18.0 |
| Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte | PK-5 | 326 | 18.1 |
| Lakewood Elementary School | PK-5 | 308 | 11.8 |
| Jefferson | PK-5 | 277 | 11.1 |
| Holland Heights | PK-5 | 249 | 13.1 |
| Blue Star Elementary School | PK-4 | 212 | 16.3 |
Towns near Holland
- Beechwood, MI2.5 mi · 3,121 people · home $277,800
- Holland, MI3.9 mi · 38,276 people · home $275,100
- Fillmore, MI3.9 mi · 2,778 people · home $314,400
- Laketown, MI4.8 mi · 5,928 people · home $399,000
- Park, MI5.2 mi · 18,625 people · home $393,200
- Zeeland, MI5.4 mi · 5,719 people · home $299,000
- Zeeland, MI7.8 mi · 12,008 people · home $357,500
- Overisel, MI7.9 mi · 3,133 people · home $344,300
Holland questions
Is Holland, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holland scores better for retirees than 21% of Michigan towns and quieter than 5%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.7).
How much does a house cost in Holland?
The median owner-occupied home in Holland is valued at $252,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,865, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,193 a month.
What is the weather like in Holland?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Holland get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1956. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)