Zeeland
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Zeeland is a partly walkable city, part of Zeeland Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $342,000.
17 homes for sale·Median $342K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 6.4/10
Main Avenue slopes gently upward through downtown, lined with brick storefronts and the iconic Howard Miller clock tower that anchors the two-block core—a small-town landmark that's become shorthand for the whole place. The city sits on higher ground than the surrounding township, which you notice in the way light settles differently here, and the way the streets feel both contained and open at once. Zeeland's population hovers just under 6,000, which means you can walk from a restaurant to a coffee shop to a boutique without leaving the immediate downtown, yet the city doesn't feel compressed. The energy here has a name locals use: "zeel"—abundant enthusiasm unique to small-town life, a willingness to show up and be genuinely part of things.
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Why people love it here
$49K median household income
- $342K median · 70 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Main Street Beanery: 3 min walk
- 21 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Zeeland
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,318/mo
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70 homes sold in Zeeland this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$49K
Household
Median Sale · Houses
$348K
46 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$270K
24 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,250/mo
$1,150 – $1,350 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
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Pizza Hut
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Main Street Beanery
Tripelroot Brewery
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Vande Luyster Square Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
1.21 Mile Loop
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Unnamed bike_path
Howard Dunton Park Launch
Snap Fitness
+1 more
Central East of Church
+1 more
Walgreens
Howard Miller Public Library
+1 more
Toddlerville
AMC Star Holland 8
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
In 2024, the most common reported offenses in Zeeland were larceny / theft (356 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (107 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting — with a comparison to similar-size Michigan cities below.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 356 |
| Burglary | 107 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 89 |
| Rape | 53 |
| Aggravated assault | 36 |
| Arson | 18 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
How Zeeland compares to similar-size Michigan cities
| City | Population | Violent /100k | Property /100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 6,184 | 97 | 857 |
| Belding | 5,981 | 351 | 619 |
| Zeeland | 5,621 | 89 | 569 |
| Allegan | 5,144 | 58 | 603 |
| Fremont | 4,620 | 195 | 2,359 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Zeeland Police Department, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Comparison cities are the nearest in population, ordered by size — not ranked by crime. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Zeeland home (around $341,515) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,107 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Zeeland household earns $49,367 — about $6,818 below what the median home requires, which is why many local buyers look below $341,515 or put more down. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $295,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,107/mo | $56,185 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,454/mo | $65,447 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,571/mo | $68,560 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$389K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$195K
Median
Who actually lends in Zeeland, 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
~$552/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,327 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City BPW distribution; water purchased wholesale from City of Holland.
Resident-arranged hauler (Arrowaste, Republic, Waste Management, others)
City lists ~7 approved haulers; residents contract directly.
Ottawa County Environmental Health / private haulers
No city-sponsored recycling; county program or private haulers.
Zeeland MI (City of) · ~8.7¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility.
Confirm by addressSource: cityofzeeland.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Zeeland 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
$49K
Home Value (Census)
$248K
Expected Rent
$1,250/mo
$1,150 – $1,350 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lawrence Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(19)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
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Grocery Store
+16 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
StrEATs Taco Kitchen
Restaurant
Fast Food
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
The Gritzmaker
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
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🍺 Bars(17)
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🏫 Schools(26)
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School
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💪 Gyms(11)
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Together
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Country Corners Estates Area
Dog Park
Helder Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
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🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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👶 Childcare(4)
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(4)
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Living in Zeeland: the details
Is Zeeland a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Zeeland is like. Day to day, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This city is part of Zeeland Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $342,000.
What does it cost to live in Zeeland?
Homes in Zeeland sell for a median of about $342,000. There are 17 homes for sale here right now and 70 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Zeeland
- What do homes cost in Zeeland?
- The median home value in Zeeland is about $341,515. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Zeeland housing market?
- there are 17 homes for sale in Zeeland right now, and 70 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Zeeland?
- Zeeland is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Roosevelt Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Zeeland walkable?
- Zeeland scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
