Question 1

Is 49424 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 49424 in Holland has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Holland city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 49424 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 49424?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 49424 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 49424. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 49424 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Holland. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 49424?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 49424 is approximately $390K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 49424 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 49424 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 49424 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 49424 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Holland. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 49424 scores similarly to the middle tier of Holland neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Holland — ZIP 49424

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Eagle Crest Charter Academy	KG–08	—	—	—
Lakeshore Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Great Lakes Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Harbor Lights Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Lakewood Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
North Holland Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Waukazoo Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
West Ottawa High School Campus	09–12	—	—	—
Woodside Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Macatawa Bay Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Pine Creek Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
West Ottawa Virtual Academy	KG–12	—	—	—