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Living in Holland
Holland is a city on Lake Macatawa, a short drive from Lake Michigan, and it sits in both Ottawa and Allegan counties. The Census Bureau estimates 35,372 people lived here in July 2025, about 27,300 in Ottawa County and 8,000 in Allegan County. It is home to Hope College, the Eighth Street downtown and the Tulip Time festival.
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Quick facts
- People in the city
- 35,372July 1, 2025 Census estimate (27,343 in Ottawa County and 8,029 in Allegan County), up from 34,369 in the April 2020 estimates baseSource
- Schools
- Holland Public SchoolsServes the city; small edges are in Zeeland or Hamilton schools, and West Ottawa serves parts of the townships around the citySource
- Downtown Grand Rapids
- About 40 minAbout 29 miles from City Hall, no traffic. Estimate
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- About 45 minAbout 35 miles from City Hall, no traffic. Estimate
- Property tax
- About 42 mills2025 total for a homestead in the Ottawa County part of the city with Holland Public Schools: 41.9411 mills, or 59.9411 without the homestead exemption. Rates differ in the Allegan County part and in the downtown DDASource
Neighborhoods
Downtown Established
Eighth Street shops, restaurants and brewpubs at the center of the city.
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Historic Established
Preserved historic homes and tree-lined boulevards about a ten-minute walk from downtown, near Kollen Park and the Heinz Waterfront Walkway.
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Holland Heights Established
Ranch-style homes on shady streets across the highway and up the hill, a few stoplights from downtown and close to big stores.
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Hope Established
College neighborhood around Hope College, a short walk from campus and downtown.
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Maplewood Established
Tree-lined streets of mostly single-family homes built from 1960 to 1980, between 32nd and 40th streets near the city's job centers and two sports parks.
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Rosa Parks Green Established
Central neighborhood with century-old trees, a community flower garden and the Wellness Trail, within walking distance of downtown and Hope College.
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Washington Square Established
Business district built in the early 1900s with restaurants and shops, near the Holland Aquatic Center, Moran Park and Holland Hospital.
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Westside Established
Quiet neighborhood built up after World War II, mostly small ranch homes, with sidewalks, bike-friendly streets and Montello Park.
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These are the City of Holland's own neighborhood names. Many Holland addresses outside the city limits are in Holland or Park Township and may be in West Ottawa schools; confirm with the district.
Schools
Holland Public Schools: The City of Holland Holland Public Schools enrollment
West Ottawa Public Schools: Parts of Holland, Park, Olive and Port Sheldon townships around the city West Ottawa district map
Holland Public Schools and West Ottawa campuses Source
High schoolsHolland High School
Early College (Holland Public Schools)
Virtual Tech (Holland Public Schools)
West Ottawa High School
The Dunes Alternative High School (West Ottawa)
Early College (Holland Public Schools)
Virtual Tech (Holland Public Schools)
West Ottawa High School
The Dunes Alternative High School (West Ottawa)
Middle schoolsHolland Middle School
Harbor Lights Middle School (West Ottawa)
Macatawa Bay Middle School (West Ottawa)
Harbor Lights Middle School (West Ottawa)
Macatawa Bay Middle School (West Ottawa)
Elementary schoolsWest Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Holland Heights Elementary
Holland Language Academy (TK to 5th grade)
West Ottawa: Great Lakes, Lakeshore, Lakewood, Pine Creek, Riley Farms, Sheldon Woods, Waukazoo and Woodside elementary schools
Jefferson Elementary
Holland Heights Elementary
Holland Language Academy (TK to 5th grade)
West Ottawa: Great Lakes, Lakeshore, Lakewood, Pine Creek, Riley Farms, Sheldon Woods, Waukazoo and Woodside elementary schools
A normal week here
H2 Dance Company Fall Concert Series
Knickerbocker Theatre, Holland
$15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 ages 12 to 18, kids 11 and under free.
Unplanned Movie
Martha Miller Center for Global Communication, Holland
Everything this week in Holland · Friday nights · The Brunch list · Kids
Property taxes
| Who taxes it | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| City of Holland | 13.7778 mills | Source |
| Holland Public Schools (homestead) | 5.8786 mills (23.8786 without the exemption) | Source |
| Ottawa Area Intermediate School District | 6.3164 mills | Source |
| State Education Tax | 6.0000 mills | Source |
| Ottawa County | 5.3685 mills | Source |
| Holland Community Swimming Pool Authority | 1.8018 mills | Source |
| Herrick District Library | 1.3712 mills | Source |
| Broadband debt | 0.9500 mills | Source |
| Macatawa Area Express Transit | 0.3854 mills | Source |
| West Michigan Airport Authority | 0.0914 mills | Source |
| 2025 total for a homestead, Ottawa County side, Holland Public Schools (59.94 mills without the exemption) | 41.94 mills |
Michigan bills property tax by millage: one mill is $1 for every $1,000 of taxable value, and taxable value is usually well below market value (assessed value is half of market value, and taxable value is capped while you own the home). The homestead exemption (Principal Residence Exemption) matters a lot: it removes the 18-mill school operating tax, so file the affidavit with the city assessor when you buy. Downtown DDA properties add 1.5868 mills. The Allegan County part of the city has different county and ISD rates; the state's 2025 list puts a homestead there in Holland Public Schools at 43.5389 mills.
The basics
TrashMandatory city curbside service by Republic Services, billed by Holland BPW: trash weekly, recycling every other week on the same day, yard waste April 1 to November 30. Refuse and recycling
WaterHolland Board of Public Works provides water and wastewater. Call 616-355-1500 to start service. Move in with Holland BPW
PowerHolland Board of Public Works provides electricity in the city. Holland BPW
VotingHolland City Clerk at City Hall, 270 S River Ave. Check your registration at Michigan.gov/Vote. City elections
LibraryHerrick District Library, 300 S River Ave. Herrick District Library
The short version
Quick answers
How many people live in Holland, Michigan?
35,372. July 1, 2025 Census estimate (27,343 in Ottawa County and 8,029 in Allegan County), up from 34,369 in the April 2020 estimates base.
What school district is Holland in?
Holland Public Schools: The City of Holland West Ottawa Public Schools: Parts of Holland, Park, Olive and Port Sheldon townships around the city
How far is Holland from Grand Rapids?
About 40 min to downtown Grand Rapids, about 29 miles from City Hall, no traffic. Estimate.
What is the property tax rate in Holland, Michigan?
About 41.94 mills per $100 of taxable value, 2025 total for a homestead, ottawa county side, holland public schools (59.94 mills without the exemption), adding up City of Holland, Holland Public Schools (homestead), Ottawa Area Intermediate School District, State Education Tax, Ottawa County, Holland Community Swimming Pool Authority, Herrick District Library, Broadband debt, Macatawa Area Express Transit, West Michigan Airport Authority. Homestead and other exemptions lower the bill.
What neighborhoods are in Holland?
Downtown, Historic, Holland Heights, Hope, Maplewood, Rosa Parks Green, Washington Square, Westside.
When is trash pickup in Holland?
Mandatory city curbside service by Republic Services, billed by Holland BPW: trash weekly, recycling every other week on the same day, yard waste April 1 to November 30.
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