Geography
The city is located along Lake Macatawa, an inland lake just outside Lake Michigan's eastern shore.
Cultural Attractions
Holland celebrates its Dutch heritage through various museums, the only authentic Dutch windmill in the United States, and the annual Tulip Time Festival.
Recreation
Holland State Park and Tunnel Park provide residents with beaches and water activities.
Historical
Holland's founders, who escaped religious oppression in the Netherlands, dug a channel between Lake Michigan and Black Lake when the state refused to aid their efforts for development.
Climate
Holland experiences warm summers and very cold winters.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 35,776
- Population under 55:
- 75.9%
- Population over 55:
- 24.1%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Milwaukee
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 76°F July High, 7°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $39,862
- Median home price:
- $85,000
- Average property tax:
- $333
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 10.3%
- High
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 10
- Middle schools:
- 10
- High schools:
- 6
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 6
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 11
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 10/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 23/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 791
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