Ottawa County

MyTownView tracks 6 municipalities in Ottawa County, Michigan. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

6Municipalities
301,203Residents
56Articles
16Upcoming Events
$66,385Avg. Median Income
$273,167Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 24Finnish office pod company to open first US factory in ZeelandZeelandApr 23Ferrysburg considers zoning changes to increase affordable housingFerrysburgApr 22Fire temporarily closes part of iconic Zeeland restaurantZeelandApr 19A night at the museum: Zeeland East celebrates prom 2026ZeelandApr 17Street seafood joint The Lucky Bucket closes in Grand Haven after nearly 1 yearGrand HavenApr 17Bear spotted in Hudsonville running through yardHudsonvilleApr 14Grand Haven Township woman found after being missing for daysGrand HavenApr 14Why Grand Haven State Park’s beach parking lot is closed right nowGrand HavenApr 13Grand Haven locals rally to rescue 'Doug the Tank,' snapping turtle stranded on beachGrand HavenApr 13Hudsonville distillery forced to rebrand bourbon line over trademark disputeHudsonvilleApr 11Visit 30 Grand Haven businesses in April to enter to win $750Grand HavenApr 8Deputies: Grand Rapids man dead after crashing off I-196 in Zeeland TownshipZeelandApr 4Biscuits and gravy shine at New Beginnings Coopersville in West MichiganCoopersvilleApr 3The Hudsonville-Standale tornado: 70 years laterHudsonvilleMar 31Noisy rebuild may close Grand Haven north pier for three summersGrand Haven

Upcoming Events

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APR26

Spring Wildflowers Nature Hike

3:00 PM · Hudsonville Nature Center
Hudsonville
MAY2

Bloom and Browse

11:00 AM · Terra Square
Hudsonville
MAY3

Spring Wildflowers Nature Hike

3:00 PM · Hudsonville Nature Center
Hudsonville
MAY6

Spring Wildflowers Nature Hike

11:00 AM · Hudsonville Nature Center
Hudsonville
MAY12

Spring Wildflowers Nature Hike

7:00 PM · Hudsonville Nature Center
Hudsonville
MAY20

DPW Openhouse Community Event

4:00 PM · 5713 Balsam Drive, Hudsonville
Hudsonville
JUN3

Terra Square Farmers Market

10:00 AM · Terra Square (3380 Chicago Drive, Hudsonville)
Hudsonville
JUN7

Ferns of the HNC and Early Summer Wildflowers

3:00 PM · Hudsonville Nature Center
Hudsonville

Rankings in Ottawa County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1HudsonvilleOttawa+0.8%
2FerrysburgOttawa+0.3%
3Grand HavenOttawa+0.3%
4CoopersvilleOttawa+0.1%
5Spring LakeOttawa-0.4%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1FerrysburgOttawa0.99%
2Grand HavenOttawa1.14%
3HudsonvilleOttawa1.23%
4ZeelandOttawa1.26%
5Spring LakeOttawa1.31%
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Source: MI Treasury Form 4029 Total Millage Rates

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1FerrysburgOttawa98 / 100
2Grand HavenOttawa98 / 100
3HudsonvilleOttawa97 / 100
4ZeelandOttawa97 / 100
5Spring LakeOttawa96 / 100
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Source: MI Treasury F-65 reports & MERS of Michigan

Municipalities

Coopersville

Pop. 4,848Income $62,575Homes $244,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Ferrysburg

Pop. 2,959Income $62,096Homes $239,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Grand Haven

Pop. 10,996Income $60,665Homes $250,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Hudsonville

Pop. 7,769Income $88,606Homes $285,700
City (Mayor-Council)

Spring Lake

Pop. 2,519Income $75,000Homes $320,200
Village (President-Trustee)

Zeeland

Pop. 5,665Income $49,367Homes $299,000
City (Mayor-Council)