Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $310,653 (it was $117,400 in 2000)
Allendale:
$310,653
MI:
$224,400
Mean prices in 2022:all housing units: $300,654; detached houses: $320,258; townhouses or other attached units: $221,582; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $116,451; mobile homes: $82,797
Median gross rent in 2022: $1,192.
March 2022 cost of living index in Allendale: 85.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 31.1%
(30.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 48.9% for Black residents, 25.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 66.7% for American Indian residents, 42.8% for two or more races residents)
According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 12 registered sex offenders living in Allendale, Michigan as of July 03, 2024. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Allendale is 1,656 to 1. The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.
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Ancestries: Dutch (26.1%), German (11.0%), Polish (8.2%), Irish (6.8%), American (5.3%), English (4.5%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Elevation: 650 feet
Land area: 22.8 square miles.
Population density: 770 people per square mile (low).
482 residents are foreign born
This place:
1.9%
Michigan:
6.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,328 (1.1%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,780 (0.9%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wyoming, MI (13.7 miles , pop. 69,368).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (101.8 miles , pop. 596,974).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (118.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 97.7. This is worse than average.
City:
97.7
U.S.:
72.6
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.310. This is worse than average.Closest monitor was 13.6 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.310
U.S.:
0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 7.01. This is worse than average.Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
7.01
U.S.:
5.11
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.321. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.321
U.S.:
1.515
Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.3. This is about average.Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
29.3
U.S.:
33.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 17.1. This is about average.Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
17.1
U.S.:
19.2
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.78. This is about average.Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
8.78
U.S.:
8.11
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 0.00613. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.00613
U.S.:
0.00931
Tornado activity:
Allendale-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Michigan state average. It is 13% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.8 miles away from the Allendale place center killed 5 peopleand injured 142 peopleand causedbetween $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 4/3/1956, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 25.8 miles away from the place center killed 18 peopleand injured 340 peopleand causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Allendale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Michigan state average. It is 23% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 58.0 miles away from the city center On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 329.5 miles away from Allendale center On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 262.7 miles away from the city center On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 302.2 miles away from the city center On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 187.7 miles away from Allendale center On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 305.2 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Ottawa County (15) is near the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9 Emergencies Declared: 5
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Snowstorms: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers in Allendale:
ALLENDALE NURSING AND REHABILITATION COMMUNITY (11007 RADCLIFF DR)
Other hospitals and medical centers near Allendale:
METRON OF LAMONT (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; LAMONT, MI)
BEACON LIGHT CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MARNE, MI)
BIRCHWOOD CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MARNE, MI)
LAURELS OF HUDSONVILLE (THE) (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; HUDSONVILLE, MI)
SUNSET HOME SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; JENISON, MI)
BROOKCREST (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GRANDVILLE, MI)
COVENANT VILLAGE OF THE GREAT LAKES (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GRAND RAPIDS, MI)
Amtrak stations near Allendale:
14 miles: GRAND RAPIDS (MARKET & WEALTHY STS.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
16 miles: HOLLAND (171 LINCOLN AVE.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.
College/University in Allendale:
Grand Valley State University (Full-time enrollment: 21,982; Location: 1 Campus Dr; Public; Website: www.gvsu.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Allendale:
Grand Rapids Community College (about 15 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; Full-time enrollment: 11,296)
Hope College (about 16 miles; Holland, MI; FT enrollment: 3,535)
Cornerstone University (about 18 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 2,573)
Calvin College (about 19 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 4,117)
Baker College of Muskegon (about 23 miles; Muskegon, MI; FT enrollment: 3,293)
Muskegon Community College (about 23 miles; Muskegon, MI; FT enrollment: 3,310)
Davenport University (about 23 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 6,955)
Notable locations in Allendale: Meadows Golf Club (A), River Pines RV Park and Campground (B), Allendale Township Fire Department (C), Allendale Township Library (D), South Utilities Building (E), Glenn A Niemeyer East Living Center (F), Glenn A Niemeyer Honors Hall (G), Glenn A Niemeyer West Living Center (H), Mark A Murray Living Center (I), Ronald F VanSteeland Living Center (J), Laker Village Apartments (K), Performing Arts Center (L), Cook Carillon Tower (M), Russel H Kirkhof Center (N), Cook-DeWitt Center (O), Calder Residence (P), Alexander Calder Fine Arts Center (Q), AuSable Hall (R), Lake Huron Hall (S), Seidman House (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Allendale include: Lighthouse Community Church (A), Allendale Wesleyan Church (B), Allendale Baptist Church (C), Christian Reformed Church (D), Allendale United Reformed Church (E), Spring Valley Community Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
Gay men: 0.1% of all households
People in group quarters in Allendale in 2010:
3,644 people in college/university student housing
53 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
5 people in group homes intended for adults
People in group quarters in Allendale in 2000:
2,969 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
57 people in nursing homes
5 people in homes for the mentally ill
Banks with branches in Allendale (2011 data):
The Huntington National Bank: Allendale Branch, Allendale Branch, Allendale Branch, Allendale Branch. Info updated 2012/04/02: Bank assets: $54,183.4 mil, Deposits: $44,300.3 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 878 total offices, Holding Company: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated
PNC Bank, National Association: Allendale Branch at 5111 Lake Michigan Drive, branch established on 2008/12/15. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
Macatawa Bank: Allendale Branch at 6299 Lake Michigan Drive, branch established on 1998/07/15. Info updated 2011/07/20: Bank assets: $1,506.0 mil, Deposits: $1,225.8 mil, headquarters in Holland, MI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 30 total offices, Holding Company: Macatawa Bank Corporation
Chemical Bank: Allendale Branch at 5980 Lake Michigan Drive, branch established on 1998/11/01. Info updated 2010/07/30: Bank assets: $5,331.9 mil, Deposits: $4,367.1 mil, headquarters in Midland, MI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 146 total offices, Holding Company: Chemical Financial Corporation
Religion statistics for Allendale, MI (based on Ottawa County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
71,034
194
Mainline Protestant
41,597
64
Catholic
24,710
11
Other
1,845
12
None
124,615
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Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
Aircraft: BEYER WALTER A GN1 AIR CAMPER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-145A SERIES (55 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 51776, N51776, N-51776, Serial Number: 1, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 04/21/1993, Certificate Issue Date: 01/09/2004 Registrant (Individual): Peter J Steinbacher, 6041 Groen Ct, Allendale, MI 49401
Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-250 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 5643P, N5643P, N-5643P, Serial Number: 24-713, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 01/28/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 08/13/1991 Registrant (Individual): Robert L Feenstra, 7075 Warner St, Allendale, MI 49401
Aircraft: FEENSTRA ROBERT L DOUBLE EAGLE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR A-65 SER (65 HP) (4 Cycle) N-Number: 901RF, N901RF, N-901RF, Serial Number: 092, Year manufactured: 2014, Airworthiness Date: 09/03/2014, Certificate Issue Date: 06/12/2014 Registrant (Individual): Robert L Feenstra, 7075 Warner St, Allendale, MI 49401
Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 98524, N98524, N-98524, Serial Number: 18732, Certificate Issue Date: 01/30/2014 Registrant (Individual): Peter J Steinbacher, 6041 Groen Ct, Allendale, MI 49401
Aircraft: INGALLS CHARLES A BD IV (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 315CA, N315CA, N-315CA, Serial Number: 1, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 04/17/1992, Certificate Issue Date: 07/01/2016 Registrant (Corporation): Paradise Bound Ministries Inc, Po Box 652, Allendale, MI 49401 Deregistered:Cancel Date: 11/04/2019
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 1 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
34
$133,797
36
$127,477
249
$136,891
8
$35,022
5
$147,388
5
$40,658
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$146,000
6
$85,988
20
$145,521
2
$53,090
0
$0
3
$27,427
APPLICATIONS DENIED
6
$134,720
7
$94,149
61
$159,124
3
$71,523
2
$77,500
3
$61,820
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
5
$109,244
2
$123,190
38
$139,618
1
$12,730
0
$0
1
$157,460
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
2
$134,775
11
$175,811
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008 (Based on 1 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
23
$140,014
64
$128,101
119
$124,874
15
$40,505
0
$0
6
$137,035
8
$62,855
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
2
$155,410
27
$152,416
1
$45,000
0
$0
0
$0
1
$55,010
APPLICATIONS DENIED
6
$145,232
10
$92,842
61
$147,652
7
$96,996
0
$0
4
$149,730
4
$45,185
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
2
$116,830
6
$129,068
17
$168,656
0
$0
1
$991,030
2
$116,370
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
2
$105,000
5
$134,064
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 1 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
9
$140,766
114
$126,121
128
$123,198
22
$41,633
1
$100,000
9
$130,511
6
$48,188
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
16
$84,762
38
$132,540
1
$15,000
0
$0
0
$0
5
$90,552
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
10
$93,284
60
$132,790
13
$51,752
0
$0
1
$107,290
6
$67,473
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$191,390
12
$97,654
37
$122,113
1
$53,190
0
$0
1
$101,830
3
$104,887
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
2
$101,050
9
$136,450
1
$156,000
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 1 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
5
$143,832
167
$120,090
168
$104,730
28
$25,615
13
$108,592
5
$78,604
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
11
$125,066
44
$104,360
3
$31,880
3
$166,433
2
$34,095
APPLICATIONS DENIED
3
$120,733
19
$107,813
86
$133,862
10
$34,684
3
$82,890
5
$87,256
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
13
$133,329
32
$131,985
1
$70,460
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
2
$125,015
15
$143,634
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 1 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
8
$129,759
162
$123,560
193
$143,341
27
$29,487
0
$0
26
$194,253
5
$34,694
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$102,000
13
$104,434
26
$134,300
1
$14,550
0
$0
1
$136,380
4
$24,890
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
24
$95,392
88
$126,992
8
$70,754
1
$1,100,000
6
$88,253
11
$54,960
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
9
$130,454
78
$141,184
3
$56,547
0
$0
4
$78,550
2
$96,500
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
3
$82,130
13
$149,513
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
1
$45,000
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 1 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
4
$155,592
184
$126,764
222
$127,929
24
$26,482
2
$2,350,280
14
$139,772
14
$58,456
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
3
$118,913
14
$123,765
34
$144,318
3
$18,093
0
$0
4
$67,278
7
$68,106
APPLICATIONS DENIED
2
$132,000
27
$89,183
70
$120,932
12
$53,556
0
$0
3
$107,157
16
$35,066
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$105,000
8
$136,279
34
$132,301
4
$30,820
0
$0
1
$205,930
2
$103,195
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
9
$102,761
24
$134,558
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
4
$60,750
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003 (Based on 1 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
16
$135,353
143
$125,856
570
$115,647
22
$29,183
13
$96,792
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
18
$102,464
60
$122,943
2
$15,410
2
$106,375
APPLICATIONS DENIED
2
$128,690
25
$51,553
85
$105,544
5
$17,402
2
$98,865
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
8
$148,552
61
$136,953
4
$15,932
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$180,640
14
$129,541
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts:0233.00
, 0234.00
2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 38. The highest number of reported fires - 63 took place in 2012, and the least - 15 in 2004. The data has a growing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (58.3%), and Outside Fires (25.0%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Allendale, MI
#8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people taking a bus, a trolley bus, a streetcar, or a trolley car to work (population 5,000+)"
#56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: food preparation and serving related occupations (population 5,000+)"
#66 on the list of "Top 101 cities where the highest percentage of females (15+ years) which never married (with at least 1,000 females in this group)"
#87 on the list of "Top 100 cities with youngest residents"
#79 (49460) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Dutch first ancestries"
#48 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011"
#73 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
#80 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
#82 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
#98 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"