A town of 34,423, settled in 1847. A regional job hub with 24,951 jobs.
The 3 things Holland does most differently from other towns.
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6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 12 places on the National Register.
2 colleges in town.
Be the first to start the conversation.
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Ordered by what stands out in Holland. Another town gets a different order.
About one in 4 of Holland’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Holland (16%), Zeeland (10%) and Grand Rapids (6%). Half commute less than 6 miles.
The median sale price was $353,000 in May 2026.
Holland beats the Michigan average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Holland | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer smokers | 11.6% | 14.6% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| More uninsured adults | 9% | 6.9% |
18 miles of trails across 22 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Van Raalte Farm City Park | 5.2 mi | 154 |
| 2. Paw Paw Park | 3.6 mi | 164 |
| 3. Kollen Park | 1.9 mi | 27 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 13% of U.S. communities.
The public schools Holland’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 71% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| West | PK–5 | 413 | B+ |
| Vanderbilt Charter Academy | K–8 | 401 | B+ |
| Black River Public School Elementary | K–5 | 395 | B+ |
| Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte | PK–5 | 307 | B− |
| Jefferson | PK–5 | 254 | B− |
| Holland Heights | PK–5 | 247 | C+ |
Holland has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 19°.
Holland reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 64% report less.
Where Holland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
12 places in Holland on the National Register of Historic Places.
51 notable people were born in Holland.
City in Michigan, United States
Holland is a city in Ottawa and Allegan counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located in the western region of the Lower Peninsula, the city is situated near the eastern shore of Lake Michigan on Lake Macatawa, which is fed by the Macatawa River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 34,378, with an urbanized area population of 107,034. Holland's ZIP codes extend into parts of surrounding townships in Ottawa and Allegan counties. Holland was founded by Dutch Americans and is in an area that has a large percentage of citizens of Dutch American heritage. It is home to Hope College and Western Theological Seminary, institutions of the Reformed Church in America. Holland's economy include…
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5 towns share a border with Holland.
