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Holland

A city of 34,423 people in Michigan
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All wooden shoes, Holland's wooden shoe factory, Dutch Novelty Shop, Box 210, Holland, Michigan (90009)c. 1930
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All wooden shoes, Holland's wooden shoe factory, Dutch Novelty Shop, Box 210, Holland, Michigan (90009), c. 1930

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Third Reformed Church of Holland

Third Reformed Church of Holland

Board and Batton · on the Register since 1971

Third Reformed Church of Holland is a historic church at 111 W. 13th Street in Holland, Michigan. It was built in 1874 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

12 on the National Register · #28 in MIHistoric places →
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About Holland

City in Michigan, United States
1847Established
34,378Population
17.4 sq miArea
663 ftElevation

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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Town numbers

ZIP code49422, 49423, 49424
Living in Holland

Housing in Holland

$353K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $353,000 in May 2026.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market21
Sale-to-list99.8%
Sold in May34
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Holland

C+

Safety Grade C+

Holland reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 64% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Holland 2.9
Michigan 4.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Holland 10.2
Michigan 13
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Holland

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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.

Holland
16%
Zeeland
10%
Grand Rapids
6%
Kentwood
2%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Holland →

Health in Holland

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

11better than MI·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Holland HospitalHolland · 0.9 mi · ER
Lakeside ClubhouseHolland · 1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Holland · CMS · HRSAHealth in Holland →

Natural hazards in Holland

13
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 13% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Holland →

Climate in Holland

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Holland has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 19°.

35° / 21°Winter
57° / 37°Spring
80° / 59°Summer
61° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Holland →

Schools in Holland

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B+

School Grade B+

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.

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DistrictHolland City School DistrictSchools15

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.

Holland is a college town

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14%

of Holland’s residents are enrolled in college. Hope College has about 3,365 students on campus, and 1 more college is in town.

College Scorecard · IPEDSColleges in Holland →

Holland’s library

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Herrick District Library300 South River Avenue · part of Herrick District Library
Fine-freeE-books66 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Herrick District Library →

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