Holland, Michigan
Holland's History
What is the City Like?
Holland is the best of both worlds, with big-city amenities while maintaining a small-town charm. You can enjoy a stroll downtown to one of the many local eateries or shops. You can pop into Captain Sundae, a local ice cream joint, for its famous “Tommy Turtle” sundae or one of the other 47 sundae flavors. Or you can enjoy the views of Lake Michigan on one of the many white-sand beaches. There are numerous county parks to check out as well. The Holland area is well known for the plethora of activities, there is always something to do!
The Economy in Holland
In 2010 Holland was named the 2nd happiest town in the United States and 3rd best for families. The economy definitely plays a role in the happiness of the locals and visitors, it is bustling! Unlike other locations, Holland's economy is built on the manufacturing of automobiles, boats, furniture, and growing blueberries. There are a plethora of jobs in Holland, with the world's largest pickle factory being one of the top choices. Other top area employers are Gentex, Steelcase, Haworth, Tiara Yachts, Hope College, and Holland Hospital. The diverse employment opportunities make the economy strong and favorable for those looking to move to the area.
The Holland School District
The schools in Holland are well-known for the excellent academic opportunities that they offer students, in addition to the extracurricular activities that are offered as well. Many have strong test scores and rank high for schools in Michigan. There are numerous options to choose from for elementary, middle, and high school. The schools in the area are all schools of choice meaning you don't have to be 'in the district' to attend.
There are two public school options, Holland Public schools, and West Ottawa Public Schools. Holland Public consists of 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. West Ottawa consists of 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and they offer a virtual academy for all grades. There are 3 charter school options, Black River, Eagle Crest, and Vanderbilt. There are 3 main Christian schools, Holland Christian, South Olive Christian, and Calvary Christian. Hope College is downtown Holland and is a private Christian liberal arts college.
REVIEWS
- Nick did an awesome job in helping us find and purchase our condo. He listened to our wants and identified options and in the end we found a good fit for our needs for a vacation home Since we are far from Holland Nick set up a couple video tours to reduce travel. Thanks Nick for all the hard work and insight. We are very excited about our new home!Gordon L
- Nick was awesome to work with! I just went through the process of purchasing my first home and Nick couldn’t have made it any easier. He is super knowledgeable about the industry and the area. He answered all my questions and made sure to point out things I may not be thinking of since it was my first time going through the process. He was attentive, super responsive, easy to talk to, and truly cares about finding his clients a home they’ll love! I’m looking forward to working with him again in the future and would definitely recommend him as an agent!Emily Rzeszutko
- Nick was amazing to work with! This was my first time buying a house. Nick was very patient and took the time to walk me through everything and address all my questions. He was always quick to respond. He was clearly knowledgeable about the area and was great at pointing out and educating me on issues to watch for as we walked through houses. I absolutely recommend Nick to anyone buying or selling a home, and look forward to working with him again in the future!Kayla Kocal
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