In Ottawa, Michigan, the median home price is $402,077, compared with the Michigan median of $270,833; median household income is $90,502; the population is 301,203; schools rate 6.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 226.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Ottawa at a glance
Population
301,203
Median Household Income
$90,502
Typical Home Value
$402,077
School District Rating
6.7
Violent Crime Rate
226.2
Avg Commute Time
20.1
About Ottawa
Ottawa has a population of 301,203. The median home value is $402,077, 48% above the Michigan median. Median household income is $90,502 (24% above the Michigan median). The most populated towns are Georgetown, Holland, and Holland.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Ottawa
23 towns, by population.
- Georgetown54,965 pop.
- Holland39,637 pop.
- Holland26,645 pop.
- Allendale26,540 pop.
- Park18,901 pop.
- Grand Haven18,866 pop.
- Spring Lake15,517 pop.
- Zeeland12,137 pop.
- Grand Haven10,996 pop.
- Jamestown10,039 pop.
- Tallmadge9,027 pop.
- Hudsonville7,769 pop.
- Blendon7,357 pop.
- Robinson6,388 pop.
- Zeeland5,665 pop.
- Port Sheldon5,254 pop.
- Olive5,145 pop.
- Coopersville4,848 pop.
- Crockery4,676 pop.
- Wright3,192 pop.
- Ferrysburg2,959 pop.
- Polkton2,396 pop.
- Chester2,284 pop.
County rankings in Michigan
Every county in Michigan, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- Cheapest Counties to Buy a House
- Counties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment
- Counties With the Lowest Property Tax
- Counties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance
- Counties With the Cheapest Childcare
- Safest Counties From Natural Disasters
- Counties With the Lowest Flood Risk
- Counties With the Lowest Wildfire Risk
- Safest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime)
- Counties With the Best School Ratings
- Counties With the Highest Household Income
- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Ottawa at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Ottawa?
- Ottawa has a population of 301,203 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Ottawa?
- The median home value in Ottawa is $402,077. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Ottawa?
- Median household income in Ottawa is $90,502 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Ottawa in?
- Ottawa is in Michigan.
- How many towns are in Ottawa?
- Ottawa contains 23 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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