West Michigan
West Michigan’s Lakeshore region enjoys everything that 250 miles of Great Lakes beaches has to offer. Easy access to expansive public parks and trails, fresh air, and clean waters encourages all ages to stay active. Plus, career opportunities abound at hundreds of world-class companies.
Put simply, West Michigan is a beautiful place to be.
Cost of Living
Our economy is a well-composed concerto of diverse industries, with well-established automotive and furniture industries and growing advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, and energy storage industries.
Small businesses and startups thrive here, thanks to forward-thinking policies and a community that’s always ready to support local businesses.
Education Options in Ottawa and Allegan Counties
Education in West Michigan strikes the perfect note, with our schools consistently achieving high scores and rave reviews. Our children have the opportunity to thrive in a rich educational environment, where quality teaching and innovative learning are the standard melodies of our educational institutions.
Colleges and Universities:
Davenport University, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC), Grand Valley State University (GVSU), Hope College, Muskegon Community College
Independent School Districts:
Allegan Area Education Seer Agency, Kent ISD, Ottawa Area ISD, Van Buren Intermediate School District
Public K-12 School Districts:
Allegan Public Schools, Allendale Public Schools, Coopersville Area Public Schools, Fennville Public Schools, Glenn Public School, Grand Haven Area Public Schools, Hamilton Community Schools, Whitehall Public Schools, Hopkins Public Schools, Hudsonville Public Schools, Johnson Public Schools, Martin Public Schools, Otsego Public Schools, Plainwell Community Schools, Saugatock Public Schools, Spring Lake Public Schools, Wayland Union Schools, West Ottawa Public Schools, Zeeland Public Schools
“Nowhere is Michigan shining brighter than West Michigan, accounting for one-fifth of all new jobs in the state, despite comprising just one-tenth of the population.”
Bridge Magazine, June 2016