Living in Holland, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holland · Census data 2020–2024
Holland has 34,423 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $75,865 (4% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $252,200, the median rent is $1,193/month.
Holland at a glance
- Population
- 34,423
- Median age
- 31.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $75,865State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $252,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,193/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Holland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Holland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holland the median home value is $252,200, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,193 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,495 a month in housing costs.
Holland median household income
The median household income in Holland is $75,865 and the income per person is $36,818. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Holland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,998
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.34
Holland demographics
- Population
- 34,423
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 12,977
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holland ›
Education in Holland
35.8% of adults 25 and older in Holland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holland
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 9.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Holland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland | 34,423 | $75,865 | $252,200 | $1,193 |
| Beechwood | 2,776 | $71,275 | $277,800 | $871 |
| Zeeland | 5,665 | $52,628 | $299,000 | $951 |
| Saugatuck | 766 | $121,178 | $650,800 | $616 |
| Douglas | 1,427 | $81,627 | $426,400 | $781 |
| Fennville | 1,623 | $59,167 | $150,400 | $650 |
| Hudsonville | 7,769 | $91,280 | $285,700 | $1,264 |
| Jenison | 17,582 | $89,593 | $281,600 | $2,306 |
| Allendale | 26,679 | $70,150 | $307,900 | $1,111 |
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What is the median household income in Holland, MI?
The median household income in Holland is $75,865, 4% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Holland?
The median home value in Holland is $252,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Holland?
The median gross rent in Holland is $1,193 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Holland, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Holland?
The median age in Holland is 31.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Holland?
The average commute to work in Holland is 17 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holland?
The unemployment rate in Holland is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holland?
35.8% of adults in Holland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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