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Hudsonville, Michigan

Introduction to Hudsonville, Michigan

Hudsonville, Michigan, in Ottawa county, is 8 miles W of Wyoming, Michigan (center to center) and 104 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is within the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan area and has a population of 7,160.

Hudsonville History

Hudsonville was named in honor of Homer E. Hudson, who was one of the first settlers in the area of the Georgetown Township, around 1848. He established an orchard and subsequently, several orchards grew around the state. Hudson was joined by other settlers; notable amongst them was Hughes Park. He also started several sawmills, and ran a farm in the area. In 1873, Homer gave land to the community to form the village of Hudsonville. Previously this area was called South Georgetown, but on February 18, 1872, it was renamed as Hudsonville. The arrival of the Dutch immigrants in the 1890s led to the establishment of productive farms, producing onions, celery, and other crops. Slowly, this village grew to become Hudsonville city –the third largest city in Ottawa County.

Hudsonville and Nearby Attractions

  • Cappon House Museum
  • Settlers House
  • Grand Haven State Park
  • John Ball Zoo
  • Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park

Things To Do In Hudsonville

Nearby museums include Cappon House Museum, Gerald R. Ford Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center and Grand Rapids Art Museum, all of which have historical artifacts on display. Settlers House, the cottage which belonged to Irish Canadian immigrant Thomas Morrissey, has artifacts from the mid to late 19th century on display. Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park offers indoor theme gardens, nature trails, and sculpture galleries. John Ball Zoo has numerous species of animals available for viewing.

Hudsonville Transportation

Air transportation is available from Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Hudsonville Higher Education

Nearby universities and colleges include Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Aquinas College, and Hope College.

High Points

Hudsonville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Hudsonville Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 17%Hudsonville Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hudsonville Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 19%Hudsonville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Hudsonville, MI

Comparing Hudsonville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes43
People Living Alone31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime99

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