At a Glance
Median Income
$72,500
$31,918 per capita
Home Value
$213,800
Zillow: $341,960
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
11.6% smoking rate
How Holden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Holden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Holden a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Holden residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,918. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Holden is $213,800 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,960. Median rent is $1,163/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
28.6% of adults in Holden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holden has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population443
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density751/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$31,918
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$895M
Avg Weekly Wage$899
Housing
A+
Home Value$213,800
Rent$1,163
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$341,960
Housing Units185
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,968/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
Elevation5,112 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Holden was founded in 1855.
The median home in Holden was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (89 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.