The Town FilesHolton, Michigan
Township in Muskegon County · population 2,586 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $186,300
- Household income
- $72,910
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 72 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 41.7
Holton is a township of 2,586 people in Muskegon County, Michigan. The median home is worth $186,300, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Michigan towns, better for cycling than 82% of Michigan towns.
How Holton 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 Holton is worth $186,300, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $72,910, which is more affordable than 68% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,115 a month. 90.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holton | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $186,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,115 | $955 |
| Median household income | $72,910 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Holton
| People | Holton | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 12.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Holton
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 15.7°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 72.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Holton since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. The strongest, an F0, struck on April 21, 1967 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 21, 1967.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 29, 2019.
Severe weather in Muskegon County since 1996
Muskegon County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Muskegon County
Muskegon County had 63,475 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,204 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Holton itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Holton
4 public schools with 815 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Elementary School | PK-5 | 342 | 12.7 |
| Holton High School | 9-12 | 245 | 12.9 |
| Holton Middle School | 6-8 | 194 | 19.4 |
| Holton Virtual Academy | 6-12 | 34 | — |
Towns near Holton
- Sheridan, MI5.3 mi · 2,518 people · home $183,300
- Cedar Creek, MI5.8 mi · 3,192 people · home $224,600
- Fremont, MI7.1 mi · 4,516 people · home $194,700
- Dalton, MI9.0 mi · 9,427 people · home $210,800
- Egelston, MI11.9 mi · 11,128 people · home $160,400
- Whitehall, MI12.7 mi · 2,909 people · home $212,600
- Wolf Lake, MI12.8 mi · 5,034 people · home $131,400
- Muskegon, MI12.8 mi · 17,596 people · home $149,900
Holton questions
Is Holton, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holton scores better for retirees than 4% of Michigan towns and quieter than 48%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.7).
How much does a house cost in Holton?
The median owner-occupied home in Holton is valued at $186,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,910, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,115 a month.
What is the weather like in Holton?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 15.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 72.2 inches of snow.
Does Holton get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Holton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on April 21, 1967. 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)