At a Glance
Median Income
$51,188
$32,905 per capita
Home Value
$99,300
Zillow: $181,354
Median Rent
$742/mo
14.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
14.9% smoking rate
How Holgate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Holgate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Holgate a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Holgate residents earn a median household income of $51,188 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,905. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 688 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Holgate is $99,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,354. Median rent is $742/month, with 14.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
11.7% of adults in Holgate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holgate has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,033
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density898/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,188
Per Capita$32,905
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$1,582M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,300
Rent$742
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$181,354
Housing Units495
Rent Burden14.9%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation710 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.3%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Holgate was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.