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Ottawa County
  • County in Michigan

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Housing
    grade A
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade A+
  5. Diversity
    grade B
  6. Jobs
    grade A
  7. Weather
    grade D+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  11. Commute
    grade A minus

editorial

Ottawa County is located in Michigan with a population of 293,713. Ottawa County is one of the best places to live in Michigan. In Ottawa County, most residents own their homes. In Ottawa County there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Ottawa County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Ottawa County are highly rated.

About

Population
293,713

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$228,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$985
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    21%
  • Own
    79%
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Ottawa County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    167.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    111.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    17.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    344.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,716.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    81.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    13%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

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Ottawa County Reviews

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