West Olive Michigan Real Estate
West Olive is a community which is deeply rooted in both the Port Sheldon Township and the Olive Township. It is an unincorporated community located in the western region of Olive Township, which is a civil township within Ottawa county on the coast of Lake Michigan.
West Olive, MI Geography
West Olive covers around 5 square miles of land which contain a variety of farms and orchards growing pumpkins, blueberries, and other fruits.
West Olive, MI History
R. M. Paget created the initial plat for West Olive in 1870 and received a post office in the same year. In 1884, West Olive became a stop on the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company and a station was constructed. It’s location and level of entrepreneurship of its settlers has always made West Olive a primary trading spot for residents of surrounding townships including Port Sheldon, Grand Haven, and Robinson Townships.
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$ 350,000
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$ 995,000
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$ 849,900
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$ 1,299,000
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$ 1,225,000
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$ 1,995,000
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$ 1,150,000
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$ 749,000
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$ 889,900
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$ 2,450,000
West Olive, MI Demographics
West Olive is home to around 1,200 people, and the 2 largest ethnic groups are: Caucasian (about 80%) and Hispanic/Latino (about 13%). The average household income is about $48K, and the average family income is about $53K.
West Olive MI Schools
West Olive has only 1 elementary school. Adolescent residents attend public schools in surrounding areas such as Grand Haven, Holland, and Spring Lake.
West Olive, MI Industry
The local economy of West Olive is kept alive by agriculture, retail trade, construction and Lake Michigan real estate. Residents and visitors are able to pick their own strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, and other produce on fields in West Olive. Many of the cities and townships in the immediate area depend on professional services provided by West Olive business owners, and homes are well maintained so property averages tend to stay high.