Housing by town in Ottawa County, Michigan
Ottawa County, Michigan has 28 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,211 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $898 in 2015–2019 (+34.9%; Up after inflation).
Port Sheldon Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,551) and Crockery Township the lowest ($778).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,211 (±$30)
- Households that rent
- 20.7%
- Median household income
- $90,502
- Places
- 28
Cities, towns and townships in Ottawa County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Charter Township | $1,274 | 36.5% | $81,683 | $321,300 | $3,400 |
| Blendon Township | $1,164 | 12.5% | $95,288 | $395,600 | $3,777 |
| Chester Township (Ottawa County) | $983 | 16.9% | $79,875 | $276,100 | $2,903 |
| Coopersville | $943 | 30.6% | $67,131 | $244,100 | $3,068 |
| Crockery Township | $778 | 12.0% | $89,700 | $306,000 | $3,106 |
| Ferrysburg | $1,257 | 9.5% | $70,400 | $239,900 | $3,266 |
| Georgetown Charter Township | $1,395 | 17.4% | $102,150 | $336,400 | $3,028 |
| Grand Haven | $939 | 31.7% | $60,669 | $250,100 | $3,401 |
| Grand Haven Charter Township | $1,407 | 16.3% | $99,592 | $365,800 | $3,437 |
| Holland | $1,193 | 32.2% | $75,865 | $252,200 | $3,116 |
| Holland Charter Township | $1,226 | 28.8% | $84,279 | $275,100 | $2,850 |
| Hudsonville | $1,264 | 13.8% | $91,280 | $285,700 | $2,924 |
| Jamestown Charter Township | $1,302 | 13.8% | $119,676 | $445,400 | $4,593 |
| Olive Township (Ottawa County) | $784 | 6.8% | $80,208 | $283,800 | $3,061 |
| Park Township (Ottawa County) | $1,154 | 5.6% | $110,402 | $393,200 | $3,955 |
| Polkton Charter Township | $1,236 | 9.2% | $112,708 | $366,000 | $3,565 |
| Port Sheldon Township | $1,551 | 3.8% | $107,400 | $389,400 | $3,782 |
| Robinson Township | $1,106 | 1.9% | $98,947 | $313,100 | $2,574 |
| Spring Lake Township | $1,287 | 18.8% | $97,451 | $359,200 | $3,871 |
| Tallmadge Charter Township | $1,432 | 18.5% | $100,721 | $366,100 | $3,489 |
| Wright Township (Ottawa County) | $1,132 | 10.5% | $87,344 | $321,000 | $3,136 |
| Zeeland | $951 | 35.6% | $52,628 | $299,000 | $3,128 |
| Zeeland Charter Township | $1,155 | 5.4% | $113,750 | $357,500 | $3,726 |
Villages and places inside a township in Ottawa County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake | $1,079 | 10.1% | $88,365 | $320,200 | $3,703 |
Unincorporated communities in Ottawa County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale | $1,111 | 47.2% | $70,150 | $307,900 | $3,271 |
| Beechwood | $871 | 41.1% | $71,275 | $277,800 | $3,241 |
| Jenison | $2,306 | 12.1% | $89,593 | $281,600 | $2,509 |
| Lamont | — | 0.0% | $150,438 | $460,300 | $5,512 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,900 | $39,800 | $63,700 |
| 2 people | $27,300 | $45,500 | $72,800 |
| 3 people | $30,700 | $51,200 | $81,900 |
| 4 people | $34,100 | $56,850 | $90,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,400 | $98,250 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,950 | $105,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,500 | $112,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $75,050 | $120,100 |
How the places in Ottawa County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Ottawa County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 611 | 220 | 2,119 | 764 | 277,312 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 571 | 202 | 1,872 | 663 | 282,277 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 714 | 255 | 1,817 | 648 | 280,484 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Ottawa County recorded 714 violent and 1,817 property crimes, 255 and 648 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Ottawa County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa County Sheriff's Office | 263,814 | 679 | 1,713 |
| Grand Haven Police Department | 11,053 | 24 | 79 |
| Zeeland Police Department | 5,617 | 11 | 25 |
ZIP codes in Ottawa County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49424 | 49,810 | $1,219 | $297,000 | $85,478 | 23.8% |
| 49426 | 40,523 | $1,344 | $371,200 | $112,234 | 11.1% |
| 49417 | 33,878 | $1,111 | $316,300 | $83,405 | 21.1% |
| 49401 | 29,674 | $1,114 | $321,500 | $74,880 | 42.7% |
| 49464 | 28,914 | $1,019 | $344,400 | $98,319 | 11.6% |
| 49428 | 28,209 | $1,729 | $307,500 | $100,225 | 12.7% |
| 49534 | 23,719 | $1,280 | $306,700 | $81,657 | 29.9% |
| 49456 | 19,931 | $1,261 | $340,200 | $92,672 | 17.7% |
| 49404 | 9,117 | $975 | $295,100 | $86,096 | 19.5% |
| 49460 | 8,894 | — | $367,700 | $101,966 | 6.0% |
| 49448 | 4,374 | $778 | $301,300 | $86,458 | 11.5% |
| 49435 | 3,831 | $1,084 | $383,800 | $103,432 | 6.8% |
| 49403 | 2,467 | — | $279,600 | $85,000 | 9.3% |
| 49434 | 130 | — | — | $178,942 | 0.0% |
| 49409 | 70 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 49430 | 14 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Ottawa County
What is the crime rate in Ottawa County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Ottawa County recorded 255 violent and 648 property crimes per 100,000 residents (714 violent and 1,817 property crimes in all).
Which place in Ottawa County has the highest rent?
Port Sheldon Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,551 (±$789) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Ottawa County has the lowest rent?
Crockery Township has the lowest median gross rent, $778 (±$83) a month.
What is the median rent in Ottawa County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Ottawa County is $1,211 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ottawa County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Holland-Grand Haven, MI HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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