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Hudsonville

Hudsonville

Located in Ottawa County

$351,584 Average Value
$208 Average Price per Sq Ft
69 Homes For Sale

Hudsonville has a balance of small-town feel and rapid growth

Hudsonville may have once gone by the nickname the Salad Bowl City, thanks to its rich farmland, but these days it’s best known as a growing suburb of Grand Rapids. It offers highly regarded schools, plenty of newer homes and a small-town feel — all while keeping you within about 20 minutes of the city. As more people move in, Hudsonville is creating a downtown of its own, even though its rural roots are still very much part of everyday life. This is the kind of place where families hit up the farmers market, show up for Friday night football and spend summer nights at the county fair. Home prices in Hudsonville tend to be comparable to those in suburbs like Cutlerville and Grandville. You’ll see more higher-end construction slowly taking over the surrounding farmland, with price points closer to Byron Center or Forest Hills.

Hudsonville has small communities amongst vast farm fields.
Hudsonville has small communities amongst vast farm fields.
Nicknamed
Nicknamed "Salad Bowl City," Hudsonville has a huge farming industry.
Hudsonville has a small, walkable downtown area.
Hudsonville has a small, walkable downtown area.
Even in its most densely populated areas, Hudsonville has a small-town feel.
Even in its most densely populated areas, Hudsonville has a small-town feel.
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Newer construction and larger lots replace farmland

As a general trend, homes in Hudsonville get newer the farther you are from the city center. Gridded streets with early-1900s bungalows and mid-1900s ranch-style homes quickly give way to newer subdivisions from the 1990s to today. “Outside of town, you typically have larger lots,” says Gregg Henry, a Realtor with The Dune Group who has sold several homes here. “Hudsonville is sprawling out with newer communities and new builders, and larger estates that are taking over former farming land will have 2 to 5 acres.”

The median sale price here is around $430,000, significantly higher than the Grand Rapids median. On the lower end of the spectrum, you can find condos and modest ranch-style homes starting in the $200,000s. In the subdivisions surrounding Hudsonville city limits, you’ll see brand-new construction from the $500,000s to over $1 million.

New homes in small subdivisions are constantly being built in Hudsonville.
New homes in small subdivisions are constantly being built in Hudsonville.
Bungalow-style homes are common, especially closer to downtown.
Bungalow-style homes are common, especially closer to downtown.
Mid-1900s ranch-style homes are plentiful in Hudsonville.
Mid-1900s ranch-style homes are plentiful in Hudsonville.
You can find condo units at a wide range of prices.
You can find condo units at a wide range of prices.
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Highly rated schools with a modern high school campus

One of the biggest draws to Hudsonville is the highly rated public school system. "Our schools are a huge benefit to what we have to offer," says Lindsay Hicks, the city's director of marketing. "Ottawa County is the fastest growing county in Michigan, and a lot of that is due to our school systems." The high school campus, renovated in 2024, spans nearly a third of a mile and includes a robotics lab, an esports classroom and a massive fieldhouse with an indoor track. Families also have access to several private, faith-based schools in the area, including Hudsonville Christian School for kindergarten through eighth grade. As Henry puts it, “The town really revolves around the schools,” adding that “Typically, Friday Night Lights is a big event.”

Hudsonville High School was renovated in 2024 to include new classrooms and an indoor track.
Hudsonville High School was renovated in 2024 to include new classrooms and an indoor track.
Hudsonville Freshman Campus has its own separate wing in the high school.
Hudsonville Freshman Campus has its own separate wing in the high school.
Baldwin Street Middle School in Hudsonville earns high ratings.
Baldwin Street Middle School in Hudsonville earns high ratings.
Park Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade.
Park Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade.
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Anchored by a growing downtown

Arched signs and walkable brick roads line Harvey Street — the epicenter for the city’s development. “Hudsonville has really grown in the last 20 years,” Henry says. “They are redoing the downtown, adding a new commercial district with some mixed-use retail and residential buildings, with some great restaurants too.” Downtown has community staples like a brewery, a coffee shop and the weekly Hudsonville Farmers Market, held from June to September. "Hudsonville used to be a drive-through community, where people went elsewhere for things to do," Hicks says. "About 10 years ago, we were really intentional with our plans to develop a distinctive and vibrant community where people could live, work and play."

White Flame Brewing Co. is a local favorite, serving unique brews to Hudsonville residents.
White Flame Brewing Co. is a local favorite, serving unique brews to Hudsonville residents.
Pike 51 Brewery offers a revolving tap of unique brews for Hudsonville residents to enjoy.
Pike 51 Brewery offers a revolving tap of unique brews for Hudsonville residents to enjoy.
Terra Square is a community gathering place that hosts the Hudsonville Farmers Market.
Terra Square is a community gathering place that hosts the Hudsonville Farmers Market.
The Hudsonville Flats building has apartments, restaurants and a healthcare facility.
The Hudsonville Flats building has apartments, restaurants and a healthcare facility.
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Family-friendly things to do include fairs and festivals

You can find plenty of things to do in the community, including:

  • Concerts on The Green are free live music nights with food trucks and activities for kids, held weekly in June.
  • Hudsonville Balloon Days is a summer festival with glowing hot air balloons that fill the evening sky.
  • Hudsonville Community Fair celebrates the city’s rural roots, with livestock shows, carnival rides and grandstand entertainment all week long.
  • Hudsonville Nature Center is a 76-acre preserve with free guided hikes and wooded trails for dog walking.
  • Downtown Hudsonville hosts a variety of events, including weekly farmers markets, summertime street fairs and a wintertime Holiday Parade.
For Keith Ykema, a Realtor with City2Shore Real Estate and a lifelong Hudsonville resident, it was the city's tight-knit community that encouraged him to stay here for his whole life. "I've seen a lot of family and friends who also choose to stay,” he says. “It's a place where family and community are important. That's one of the biggest draws for people who move out here.”

Hudsonville is home to many farms and orchards, including DeLange's Redberry Farm.
Hudsonville is home to many farms and orchards, including DeLange's Redberry Farm.

The city has a mix of rural and suburban vibes

Hudsonville has a suburban feeling, with conveniences like modern schools and large grocery stores, but you're also not far from farms and orchards. In the summer, pick-your-own fruit fields like De Lange's Redberry Farm are popular, and in the fall, places like Post Family Farm offer pumpkin fields and apple cider doughnuts.

Twenty-minute commute to Grand Rapids on Chicago Drive

Although the industrial sector is growing, most workers in Hudsonville commute to work. Grand Rapids is 15 miles away, and Hudsonville's proximity to Chicago Drive makes for pretty direct drives. Henry says outside of peak rush-hour times, the drive is usually less than 20 minutes.

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
7,783
Number of Homes for Sale
69
Median Year Built
2018
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,077
Above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,381
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,523
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,363
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810

Open Houses

  • Sunday, May 3
    Open Sun 12PM - 2PM

    2953 Stoney Creek Ct Unit 96, Hudsonville, MI 49426

    $325,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,734 Sq Ft
    • 2953 Stoney Creek Ct
    • Unit 96
    • New 8 days ago

    Located in highly desirable Hudsonville, this beautifully maintained and updated condo has fresh paint and vinyl plank flooring throughout. The open main level features a kitchen with solid surface countertops and newer stainless steel appliances. The dining area opens to the freshly power-washed deck and features a custom dry bar cabinet for entertaining and additional storage. The living room

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    Cathy Nyboer
    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
    (616) 404-4296
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  • Sunday, May 3
    Open Sun 12:30PM - 1:30PM

    3714 Black Creek Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426

    $399,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,840 Sq Ft
    • 3714 Black Creek Dr
    • New 4 days ago

    Welcome to 3714 Black Creek Drive in Hudsonville—offering over 2,000 finished square feet in one of West Michigan's most consistently sought-after communities, where well-located homes are rarely available for long. Set in a quiet, established neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence blends comfort, flexibility, and thoughtfully added features that are increasingly hard to find. The main

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    Joe Vitale
    Century 21 Affiliated
    (616) 737-7986
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  • Saturday, May 2
    Open Sat 11AM - 1PM

    7041 28th Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426

    $275,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,357 Sq Ft
    • 7041 28th Ave
    • New 1 day ago

    Charming ranch home with updates throughout and a layout designed for easy living! Step inside to find fresh paint, modern light and plumbing fixtures, and ceiling fans that add comfort and style. The spacious kitchen offers plenty of room to cook and gather, featuring stainless steel appliances and a newer microwave (2022). Just off the home, enjoy convenience of an attached garage connected by

    Ryan Lipinski Keller Williams GR East

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
4
Median Rent
$2,650
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,650
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,300

Weather

Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
54''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®®

50 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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Hudsonville
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