At a Glance
Median Income
$79,960
$116,111 per capita
Home Value
$93,200
Zillow: $81,582
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
27.6% 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 $79,960 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $116,111. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Holden is $93,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $81,582. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
21.7% of adults in Holden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holden has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population561
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,960
Per Capita$116,111
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$81,582
Housing Units272
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity46.3%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death22,437/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation936 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute16 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Holden was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.