Allendale, Michigan
Allendale is a community of 26,679 people in Ottawa County, Michigan.
Why visit Allendale
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 16 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Grand Haven and Muskegon Railway Depot, Deer Creek Park and Bass River Recreation Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Allendale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Allendale
Allendale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 27,073 at the 2020 census. It is located within Allendale Charter Township, occupying approximately the northern two-thirds of the township, from the eastern boundary with the Grand River west along Pierce St., north along 75th Ave., then west along Lake Michigan Drive (M-45) to the western boundary of the township. It is a part of the Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, Michigan combined statistical area, and is an exurb of Grand Rapids, due to its major commuter routes into the city (M-45 and I-96).
From the Wikipedia article Allendale, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Grand Valley State University
School · 3.1 mi
University in Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Grand Rapids, Grand Haven and Muskegon Railway Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Railway station in Coopersville, the United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Bass River Recreation Area
Park · 4.7 mi
Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes29
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
5135 Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale
Su 12:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-09:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 2.3 mi
4639 Lake Michigan Drive
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Mug Shots Burgers and Brews
Restaurant · Grill · 2.3 mi
4633 Lake Michigan Drive
We-Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
5180 Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale
Mo-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa-Su 07:00-19:00
Nest Egg Cafe
Restaurant · Breakfast · 0.7 mi
6101 Lake Michigan Drive
Tu 08:00-15:00; We-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-15:00
5 de Mayo Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
11221 Commerce Drive, Allendale
17 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship10
First Allendale CRC
Church · Reformed · 1.2 mi
5734 Country View Drive, Allendale
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare1
Map of Allendale
92 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 20°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 26°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 67°F | 47°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 57°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 62°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 33°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 25°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Grand Haven Wwtp (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ottawa County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-07-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Lamont 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Coopersville 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Jenison 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Hudsonville 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Walker 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Grandville 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Zeeland 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Wyoming 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Comstock Park 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Grand Rapids 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Side of Allendale Township Civil War Monument - Union Soldier, Roguerenaissance, CC BY 4.0
- Allendale Township Civil War Monument - Enslaved Child, Roguerenaissance, CC BY 4.0
- Allendale Township Civil War Monument, Roguerenaissance, CC BY 4.0
- Side of Allendale Township Civil War Monument - Confederate Soldier, Roguerenaissance, CC BY 4.0
- Coopersville Railroad Depot, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Valley State University, Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Veterans Garden of Honor, Roguerenaissance, CC0
- ISS008-E-6554 - View of Missouri, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-10107 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-10109 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-30043 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- STS122-E-11986 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- ISS047-E-10108 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS013-E-62264 - View of Wisconsin, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- GVSU Alumni House, Demhem, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GVSU Fieldhouse, Demhem, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GVSU Student Services Building, Demhem, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GVSU Henry Hall Arch, Demhem, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 20151206 07 Grand Valley State University, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- ISS029-E-12613 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- GVSU Little Mac Bridge, Demhem, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ellie at the clock tower, RicexKrispies, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GVSU Lake Michigan Hall, Demhem, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glenn A. Niemeyer Learning and Living Center, Demhem, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GVSU Lake Ontario Hall, Demhem, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Countryside Greenhouse, United States (Unsplash), Ashley Van Dyke ashhkabash, CC0
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