Holland
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Holland is a walkable city, part of Black River Public School. Homes here typically sell for around $330,000.
69 homes for sale·Median $330K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.6/10
Every spring, downtown Holland blooms with five million tulips—a sight you won't get in most of West Michigan—but what makes daily life here different is subtler. You've got groceries, coffee, and restaurants within steps, heated sidewalks downtown that melt snow without salt, and a bike network of over 155 miles threading through neighborhoods and along the lake. The city's economy runs on more than tourism: Hope College anchors the east side, Herman Miller and Haworth have major operations here, and the Heinz pickle factory processes over a million pounds daily. That mix of higher education, manufacturing, and agriculture gives the place real working bones beneath the festival reputation.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Lake Macatawa within walking distance
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Rosa Parks Green: 6 min walk
- Prospect Park: 8 min walk
$73K median household income
- $330K median · 285 sales in last 12mo
Very walkable
- Columbia & 17th: 1 min walk
- 18 places within a 10 min walk
Explore Holland
Same name, different focus — Holland is also covered as:
- Holland — place details
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Median home price in Holland
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,240/mo
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285 homes sold in Holland this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
The Pine Grove
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Macatawa
0.3 mi
Median Income
$73K
Household
Median Sale Price
$330K
285 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,575/mo
$1,450 – $1,700 · estimated range
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Mi Favorita
Petrino's Pizza
+1 more
Kletz Market
+1 more
Skile’s Tavern
+1 more
Rosa Parks Green
+1 more
Rosa Parks Green Playground
Savannah Lake
Unnamed beach
Window on the Waterfront
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Small Dog Side)
Windmill Island Gardens Trail
Kollen Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Columbia & 17th
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Wylen Library
+1 more
The Day Center of Evergreen
Sperry's Moviehouse
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Black River Public School
To buy a median-priced Holland home (around $330,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,066 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Holland household earns $72,905 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $452,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,066/mo | $55,088 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,401/mo | $64,037 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,514/mo | $67,045 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
7 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$266K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$250K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
8 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$362K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$153K
Median
Who actually lends in Holland, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$668/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,490 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Community-owned utility; water for city + parts of Park/Holland/Fillmore/Laketown twps
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Holland Board of Public Works · ~10.3¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility (also broadband)
Confirm by addressHolland Department of Public Safety (Police)
Consolidated public safety since 2010; PD at 89 W 8th St
Source: hollandbpw.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Holland are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Median Income
$73K
Home Value (Census)
$236K
Expected Rent
$1,575/mo
$1,450 – $1,700 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(25)
Grocery Store
Supermarket Rosie
Grocery Store
Chicago Drive BP
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Hope College Dining Office
Restaurant
Waffles At The 205
Restaurant
The Bistro
Restaurant
Good Time Donuts
Fast Food
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Black River Public School
Holland Language Academy
Apple Avenue School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Douglas Avenue & North River Avenue
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
Park Township Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Windmill Island Gardens Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Childcare Center
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Living in Holland: the details
Is Holland a good place to live?
If you're after a walkable setting and green space nearby, Holland is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, you can walk to groceries, cafés and parks for many everyday errands, though a car still helps for bigger trips. This city is part of Black River Public School. Expect prices centered around $330,000.
What does it cost to live in Holland?
The median home value in Holland is about $330,000. There are 69 homes for sale here right now and 285 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Holland
- What do homes cost in Holland?
- The median home value in Holland is about $330,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Holland housing market?
- there are 69 homes for sale in Holland right now, and 285 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Holland?
- Holland is served by Black River Public School. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holland High School (5/10).
- Is Holland walkable?
- Holland scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
