Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Holland, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,331
Population
34,944
Renter Mix
35% Rent
A beautiful lakeside community that wears its heritage proudly
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Welcome to Holland, Michigan, a lakeside community that celebrates its Dutch heritage while embracing contemporary living. Known for its annual Tulip Time Festival, Holland offers renters a thriving downtown area where innovative heated sidewalks keep streets clear during winter months. Throughout the city's 18 square miles, housing options include downtown apartments above local shops and residential neighborhoods near Lake Macatawa, while Hope College adds energy to the central district.
Holland's natural beauty and cultural attractions create an appealing lifestyle for residents. The city provides easy access to Lake Michigan beaches, including Holland State Park and the historic Big Red Lighthouse. Each May, the Tulip Time Festival showcases six million blooming tulips throughout the city. Windmill Island Gardens features De Zwaan, the only authentic Dutch windmill operating in the United States. The 8th Street district offers local shopping and dining options, while the innovative snowmelt system, powered by the local power plant, maintains clear sidewalks during winter. Hope College and Western Theological Seminary contribute to the community's educational landscape, making Holland an appealing choice for renters seeking a mix of outdoor recreation and cultural experiences.
Popular Neighborhoods
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Boats in Kollen Park in Holland, Michigan.
Gezellig Home and Garden in Downtown Holland has a collection of home decor, plants and gifts.
Located just south of Downtown Holland, Interstate 196 runs northeast toward Grand Rapids.
U.S. Route 31 runs north through Holland, not far from downtown.
Padnos Transportation Center has buses and trains available for travel in Holland Heights.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,410
Average: $84,780
Education
9,553
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,364
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Holland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Holland, MI is $1,019 for a studio, $1,331 for one bedroom, $1,606 for two bedrooms, and $2,058 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Holland has decreased by -6.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,331/month
667 Sq Ft
House
$1,406/month
784 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Holland, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
284 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
229 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
212 Students
Black River Public School Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
396 Students
Public
Grades K-8
507 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
565 Students
Public
Grades K-8
507 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
913 Students
Public
Grades K-8
378 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
922 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
565 Students
West Ottawa High School Campus
Public
Grades 9-12
2,177 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
913 Students
Holland Virtual Tech High School
Public
Grades 6-12
42 Students
Public
Grades K-12
20 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- DeGraaf Nature Center
- Outdoor Discovery Center
- Holland State Park
- Saugatuck Dunes State Park
Airports
- Gerald R Ford International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.