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| What Holland is like for active adults |
Holland, Michigan owes its heritage to its Dutch settlers. With its own tulip festival and distinctive Dutch architecture, this popular retirement community could be confused with a charming town in the Netherlands. Its location on the shores of Lake Macatawa provides plenty of summer fun for active aduls 55+ at the beach or on a boat. The Victorian-styled downtown with 85 unique shops is one reason why Holland was selected by Money magazine as the #4 best place to retire in America. The area bustles with thriving shops and restaurants.
Active adults come to Holland (34,000 people) for its charm, recreational activities, and plentiful and relatively inexpensive housing opportunities. Tourists come too, over 2.5 million per year, drawn to its festivals, ample green spaces, and lake-side setting. Hope College is a small private school that adds culture and youth to the community. The Herrick District Library is exceptionally well-funded and offers more than 217,000 volumes.
Real estate here is one of the best bargains in the country. According to Yahoo Real Estate the MLS median asking price of 1,287 homes offered for sale in late 2006 was $159,900. There were 141 homes listed in real estate classifieds with a median price of $169,900.
Holland, located in Otttawa County, is a 2.5 hour drive from Chicago and 42 miles from Grand Rapids. For more information about how to retire in Michigan or towns like Traverse City or Charlevoix retirement or University Commons - Ann Arbor |
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| What is special about this community |
| • A charming piece of Holland – in Michigan
• Dutch architecture and May’s “Tulip Time” festival
• Exciting cultural events and festivals
• One of the top 5 “Best Places to Retire” by Money Magazine.
• Lake-side setting
• Holland State Park |
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| What is not special about this community |
| It's cold in winter. Far away from big cities. Traffic can get hectic in season. |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| People who like being in a charming tourist destination on the shores of a beautiful lake. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| tourism, retail |
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| Physical environment |
| Holland is a beach town on Lake Macatawa, which in turn feeds into Lake Michigan |
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| Cultural environment |
| Plays presented by the Holland Civic Theater and Hope College. Not to mention musical and dance events presented by the Holland Symphony, Holland Chorale, the Herrick District Library and Hope College |
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| Medical facilities |
| Holland Community Hospital |
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| Transportation |
| Gerald Ford International Airport is 42 miles away in Grand Rapids |
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| Holland Active Communities |
| Facts about HOLLAND | | State | : MI | | Environment | : Rural,Lake, | | City Population | : 25,001-50,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : | | Culture Index | : 111-120 (high) | | State Sales Tax | : | | State Income Tax | : | | Name of the Guide | : |
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None to Summer camp
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Boondocks to World Hub
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Dangerous to Ft. Knox
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