2023 Best Places to Live in Allegan County

• Town in Michigan

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• Population 1,103

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  202 reviews

Current Resident: Holland, Michigan, is a charming city located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. The city's annual Tulip Time Festival, a celebration of Dutch culture, attracts thousands of visitors each year, showcasing vibrant tulip gardens and my favorite: Dutch dancing. Beyond its Dutch influence, Holland boasts beautiful beaches along Lake Michigan, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor activities. The nearby Holland State Park is a popular destination for beachgoers and nature enthusiasts alike. It also doesn't hurt that Holland was rated one of the happiest cities in the US.... Read 202 reviews

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• Population 34,067

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 5,903

• Town in Michigan

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• Population 3,404

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  6 reviews

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• Population 6,120

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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 3,773

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: I was born and raised in this incredible place I can call home. The town and people are extremely kind. Casco is also in the country, however, not too far in the country because many stores and food places are close by!... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 2,809

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  Rating 3.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Niche User: I chose great because I haven't heard of that much crime in this area, but maybe I am just ignorant. I don't seem to feel threatened hardly at all; I feel safe a majority of the time. I see the police closer in the downtown of Otsego, which is right fairly close to where I live. I don't feel like I have any concerns either.... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 5,866

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• Population 2,774

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

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• Population 3,102

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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 7,850

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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 6,807

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  15 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 15 reviews

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• Population 4,381

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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 4,083

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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 4,679

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: Love living in the country. Great small town. Plenty of things to do in nature which is where I love to be. Great small town store where you are able to know the people working at them... Read 9 reviews

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• Population 3,516

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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 2,518

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  Rating 3.48 out of 5  25 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 25 reviews

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• Population 5,165

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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 730

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  Rating 3.27 out of 5  15 reviews

Current Resident: Friendly, small town. Great high school with good academic and sports programs. Best Pizza around.... Read 15 reviews

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• Population 849

• Town in Michigan

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• Population 2,563

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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 5,080

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: This area is perfect for someone who enjoys seclution. The community is friendly, but also enjoys and respects privacy. The distance to the grocery store or shopping in general is the only downside for an area such as this.... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 2,712

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: We moved to Fennville from Tennessee this summer and so far we really love it. The downtown area is cute and very family friendly. There is a children's' museum that offers toddler time and great coffee shops. We love spending our time down at West County Park and Pier Cove beach. Fennville has a lot to offer young and growing families!... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 1,874

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  7 reviews

Niche User: It has the small town charm combined with the small town attitude. People are for the most part friendly, but there are those who are on the opposite side of the spectrum. I enjoy that it is not a large city but at the same time not to small that everyone knows everyone. Though Hamilton is at large, a farming community, it still has some of that feeling like it there is more it could be.... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 3,295