Our Community
Welcome to the Allendale area. Whether you're here to grow a family, start a business, attend school or just visit, there is so much to enjoy.
Click on the button below to browse the digital Allendale Area Community Profile and Membership Directory. You can request a hard copy of the publication here and we'd be delighted to send you more information about our wonderful community.
About Allendale Charter Township
Allendale is conveniently located between the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and the bustling city of Grand Rapids. A growing community, Allendale’s nearly 26,000 residents support over 200 businesses that create a thriving local economy. Allendale’s open, rolling land provides not only recreation and nature exploration for its residents, but allows for future continued growth and real estate development possibilities.
Quality education is a big deal in Allendale and can be found in both public and private settings. Allendale Public Schools rank among the high performing schools in the State of Michigan. Grand Valley State University is also ranked as one of the top up and coming schools in the Midwest. The university enrolls a total of just under 25,000 students on the Allendale campus and two campuses in the surrounding area.
For information and resources regarding Allendale Charter Township, please visit: https://allendalemi.gov/.
People
Median Household Income: $64,356
Allendale Population: 25,206
Ottawa County Population: 303,372
Distances
- To Grand Rapids: 15 miles
- To Holland: 21 miles
- To Muskegon: 29 miles
- To Kalamazoo: 64 miles
- To Lansing: 82 miles
Scholarships
Every year, the Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to local graduating seniors. Check back for future updates about each of these scholarships and applications!