2022 Best places to live in Allegan County

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  186 reviews

Current Resident: Holland is great! It's a relatively small town with a lot of character. Exceptional beaches, remarkable parks, intriguing Dutch heritage. Over the last 10 years, Holland has been increasingly diverse. If you are looking for a big city full of shocking and modern experiences, this is not the place for you. But, if you want a relaxing atmosphere, with some of the best nature around and a hospitable, resilient community, then Holland is worth checking out! tl;dr Holland has incredible woods and beaches, but is a small town with little nightlife.... Read 186 reviews

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• Population 33,329

Current Resident: Laketown is a great place to live. Close proximity to Holland and to Saugatuck. Very safe, peaceful and quiet. Truly unique nature and landmarks to explore all along the lakeshore and inland. Laketown is very spoiled with their relatively untouched landscape and lakeshore frontage: a great place for all ages to enjoy. Relatively affordable. Jobs are mostly available closer to Grand Rapids, but there are plenty of opportunities in Holland. Diversity within the township isn't high, but Holland and Grand Rapids are very diverse and can provide a wide range of experiences. All in all, a great place to call home.... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 5,897

• Town in Michigan

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• Population 3,298

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  19 reviews

Current Resident: I love Plainwell. It's a small, quiet city in Michigan. It's the perfect distance from Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Prices for everything is pretty cheap.... Read 19 reviews

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• Population 3,799

• Town in Michigan

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  6 reviews

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• Population 6,093

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: The police are responsive and there isn't much crime activity besides minor issues that are everywhere.... Read 6 reviews

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• Population 3,054

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• Population 2,749

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  Rating 3.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: I live in the middle of the country, so there is not much issue with other people because there isn't much around.... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 5,851

Niche User: There's almost no crime. And when there is it is resolved quickly.... Read 22 reviews

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• Population 2,993

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  Rating 3.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Niche User: Otsego is a great community with great people!... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 5,833

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  Rating 4 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: Small town, friendly place to live. Great safe place to raise a family, small school system but the educators are excellent. Plenty of small community events, and just down the road from several common shopping areas. Not much recreational activity, but an easy 20 minute drive from someplace that does.... Read 6 reviews

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• Population 3,980

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  13 reviews

Nearby Resident: Personally I have never had a problem with Wayland, It is a fairly small town with not much around. I would like to see more community involvement when it comes to things like cleaning up after storms or just cleaning up the town in general. The town is pretty safe on rare occasions break ins and things like that happen but it is once in a blue moon not every day or week. The local police post and fire Department are really close by when living in town. Overall a pretty great small town to start off in.... Read 13 reviews

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• Population 4,227

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  Rating 4.44 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: Dorr Township is a small, friendly, and welcoming community. The township supports local businesses, is considerate of the residents, and provides family-friendly events to participate in throughout the summer and rest of the year. The township offers three gas stations, three playgrounds, a memorial site for those who have served in the military, many restaurants and local businesses. Everything here is well-maintained, from the streets to the landscaping and buildings. Overall I would consider Dorr Township a nice and safe place to grow up at.... Read 9 reviews

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• Population 7,830

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  Rating 3.46 out of 5  24 reviews

Former Resident: I liked this area and I still do, because a few years after me and my close family members moved somewhere else in-state, I was very surprised as well as very excited that they put in a new zip line tower over the Kalamazoo River, even though I haven't been on it nor tried it out yet. However, I'm hoping to do so sometime and someday as soon as I lose enough weight of my own and have the chance to do so. Plus, I'm also interested in trying out the new Sweet Temptation's Breakfast menu at some point, as well. What I liked about the Allegan High School was that they have, not only Open Campus for lunch, but they also have extra designated places to eat food at, besides just the cafeteria. Plus, everybody at the high school have lunch at the same exact time almost. On the other hand, there can definitely be more employment and rental housing options, in my own opinion. For example, someone should open up and run places like; A&W, KFC, Arby's, Wesco, Jet's Pizza, Kroger, Big Boy, etc.... Read 24 reviews

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• Population 5,017

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  8 reviews

Niche User: The overall experience of this area for me is great, I have always loved the close net atmosphere that we have here.... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 4,634

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  8 reviews

Niche User: We are gaining alot of economic activity due to the new malls and casinos. This draws in new families to the area for the schools and the local attractions. For example, we have running clubs, free lunch programs, and a new splash pad at the park. There is so much to do, that you cannot do it all.... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 3,385

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Niche User: I would definitely live here again if I were to move. It's small, quiet, and country. The people are generally nice and there's a homey atmosphere.... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 2,550

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: I loved growing up in this cute town! It is right on the water, and I was lucky enough to grow up on boats in this community. Everyone is so close with each other, and the locals here are like family. The town is extremely well taken care of, and it makes a great vacation spot!... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 899

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  Rating 3.27 out of 5  15 reviews

Niche User: Hopkins is a small village in Allegan County where "football, God, and Pizza" seems to be the mantra. Moving in as a teenager allows aspiring minds to explore the landscapes in different ways. Young adults find the scenery picture perfect as they all seem to become amateur photographers in the fall and spring seasons. The townspeople notice this as the local bank hosts a "Picture Hopkins" photo contest every year where residents of the village submit their best picture of the quaint little town. The area seems to be dubbed "up and coming" in comparison to the world, but the people here have developed a way of life that embraces the Friday night football games, meeting up for pizza afterwards at one of the local eateries, and then thanking the Good Lord on Sunday for a great season. Hopkins has a unique quality of life that most won't find anywhere else in today's world.... Read 15 reviews

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• Population 843

• Town in Michigan

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• grade A

• Population 1,107

• Town in Michigan

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• grade C minus

• Population 2,650

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: Small town that does not offer a lot to do. It is a very country area with very little houses, but very open farmlands and woods.... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 4,924

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived here for 17 years and looking back I wouldn't change a thing. Yes it's a small town and word travels fast but that's what makes us all so close. When I drive through town I see at least 3 people I know and I just love that. I love feeling like I fit in and that people want me here. Everyone in town is so friendly and so welcoming. We always get so excited when we get new people come to our town or school because we want people to come and enjoy Martin with us.... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 478

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: It's a small, quiet and friendly place to live.... Read 2 reviews

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• grade B

• Population 2,736

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: Heath township is a typical small town area. Its very safe and the schools are great. Its a conservative christian community and the people of are very caring and wonderful neighbors. However, if you are looking for something fun to do that isn't school community oriented on the weekends, you will have to go to the closer cities.... Read 13 reviews

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• grade C+

• Population 3,619