Holland, MI
Census place 2638640 · pop 34,423
A center of Dutch-American heritage famed for its springtime Tulip Time Festival.
Source ↗Sales & income are statewide.
The breakdown — worst first
U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities
4.6% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities
384 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities
46 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities
1.24% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.
U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities
4 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities
17.6% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).
U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities
+3.1% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?
U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities
$75,865 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.
U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities
1246 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities
$1,708/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).
U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities
9.0% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.
U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities
10.3% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.
U.S. median $214,900 · better than most cities
$252,200 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.
U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities
33.2% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).
U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities
92.8% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities
23.1% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.
U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities
67.8% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.
U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities
35.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.
U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities
Gini 0.42 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).
U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities
11.6% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.
U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities
51/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities
17 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.
Frequently asked
- Is Holland, MI a good place to live?
- By the numbers, Holland scores 51/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is commute time and its weakest is unemployment rate. Michigan overall ranks #42 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
- How safe is Holland, MI?
- Holland reports 384 violent crimes per 100k and 1246 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
- Is Holland, MI expensive to live in?
- Holland has a median home value of $252,200 and typical rent around $1,708/mo — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
- What's the biggest downside of living in Holland, MI?
- Its weakest measured area is unemployment rate (4.6%) — 18/100, worse than most U.S. cities. (A county-level figure.)
- What is Holland, MI best at?
- Its strongest measured area is commute time (17 min) — 91/100, better than most U.S. cities. Fun fact: A center of Dutch-American heritage famed for its springtime Tulip Time Festival.
Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.