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Population:262,832
Pop. Change:10%
State: Michigan
Metro Area:Holland-Grand_Haven
County:Ottawa County
City:Georgetown township, Holland, ... 27 more
Zip Code:49422, 49423, ... 19 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Ottawa County

As of 2011, Ottawa County's population is 262,832 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.30 percent.

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The median home cost in Ottawa County is $155,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.37 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Ottawa County's cost of living is 6.90% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Ottawa County public schools spend $5,071 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 19.2 students per teacher in Ottawa County.

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The unemployment rate in Ottawa County is 9.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Ottawa County jobs have Decreased by 0.22 percent.

Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Ottawa County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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