St. Michaels-Brunswick, 2020
Holton Township’s story
154 years in pictures
Census counts: 892 in 1880, 2,586 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2020 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
- 1872Holton Township is settled
Holton TownshipMI
A town of 2,674, settled in 1872.
Population
2,674
2025 Census estimate · +3.7% since 2020
Typical home
$260K
+6.3% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
41.7
years
Jobs based here
229
A commuter town
TownGrade
C−
#588 of 697 in MI
Is Holton Township a good place to live?
Holton Township gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $260K, 4 years of the Muskegon metro’s $65K median household income. It grades C− overall, 588th among Michigan's 697 graded towns. The low prices come with trade-offs. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 82% of the country. On the plus side, natural-hazard risk is low. 22% of the land in Holton Township is conserved, above both the Michigan town median (4.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 94% of U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Holton Township Park, at 70 acres.
What makes Holton Township stand out
Where Holton Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Holton Township for work
Where Holton Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
229jobs based in Holton Township
4%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
How Holton Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Holton Township is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.5 of 20; 3.6% of households have no car; 0.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 13% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →HealthCorewell Health Gerber Hospital 7.4 miles awayC−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →SchoolsCOpen →Jobs & income$73K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 41.7; 12% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Holton Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Holton Township, and how to reach them.
PowerDTE20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWest Pine Island water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers75% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Holton Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHolton Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes49425, 49457, 4941249425 86% · 49457 11% · 49412 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Holton Township.
OutdoorsA−
22.4% of Holton Township is conserved land
58 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. At 1.7 miles per square mile, Holton Township’s trail density is above both Michigan’s towns (0.3) and U.S. towns (0.4).
#68for trails in MI
22.4%
conserved · 5,101 of 22,731 acres
58 mi
of trails · 1.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Holton Township Park | — | 70 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsC
Holton Township’s public schools trail 67% of Michigan districts
Its public schools are run by the Holton Public Schools. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
33%of MI districts it outscoresCSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 338 | C |
| Holton High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 224 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduation
HealthC−
Holton Township’s grade for health is a C−
44% of adults have obesity in Holton Township. Holton Township beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 29% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Holton Township.
18%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Holton Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 37% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 27% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better25 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Holton Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| More smokers | 19.1% | 14.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 8.1% |
Corewell Health Gerber Hospital
7.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
13th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Holton Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 87% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Holton Township since 2026.
13risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2026
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Most working residents commute out of Holton Township
Holton Township has 229 jobs for its 1,029 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
Most working residents leave Holton Township for work: only 4% work in town. Jobs based in Holton Township grew to 229 in 2021, 92 more than in 2011. The top destinations are Muskegon (13%), Grand Rapids (6%) and Whitehall (6%).
4%work in town
| Holton Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Holton Township4%
Muskegon13%
Grand Rapids6%
Whitehall6%
Norton Shores6%
20 mi
median commute distance
229
jobs based in Holton Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 6% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Holton Township
Holton Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Holton Township’s July high is 82°F.
75″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–33°
Spring34–57°
Summer56–80°
Fall40–60°
Oct 11
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B+
Holton Township’s grade for cost of living is a B+
Typical home values rose 6.3% in the year to September 2026. 90% of Holton Township households own their home.
$260KZillow home value
| Holton Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 90% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,115 a month | $1,045 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Holton Township$260K
Michigan$264K
+6.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 19 attractions →Michigan's Adventure and 14 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Holton Township. Close and well known come first.
11 mi Theme parkMichigan's Adventure
38 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
35 mi MuseumJim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia
32 mi National forestManistee National Forest
40 mi MuseumFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
16 mi MuseumUSS LST-393
38 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum35 mi MuseumJim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia32 mi National forestManistee National Forest40 mi MuseumFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park16 mi MuseumUSS LST-393Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum: Staff of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Public domain · Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia: Jim Crow Museum, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Manistee National Forest: RomanKahler, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: User Jeffness on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · USS LST-393: USN, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Holton Township
18pages on Holton Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Holton Township
About 3 of every 100 Holton Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
About Holton Township
Township in Michigan, United States
Holton Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,586.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 735 ft
Holton Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Holton Township.
Cedar Creek TownshipBlue Lake TownshipGreenwood TownshipSheridan TownshipHolton Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Township | #588 | C− | B+ | — | C | C− |
| Cedar Creek Township | #617 | C− | B− | — | C | C |
| Blue Lake Township | — | — | B | — | B+ | C |
| Greenwood Township | — | — | B | — | C+ | D |
| Sheridan Township | #402 | B− | B | — | B | C+ |
Blue Lake Township and Greenwood Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Holton Township, Cedar Creek Township, Blue Lake Township, Greenwood Township and Sheridan Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Holton Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Holton Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Holton Township, MI a good place to live?
Holton Township grades C− overall, better than 22% of U.S. towns and #588 of 697 in Michigan. It grades C− for health and C for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Holton Township, MI expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.