Holland, MA

Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area

Holland is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 1,313. Residents earn $83,382 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,313 Population 495/sq mi density
$83,382 Median Income $56,767 per capita
$281,000 Home Value $361,714 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,382 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$281,000 home value
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,382
11% higher than US avg
Home Value $281,000
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.3%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

How Holland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,313
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density495/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,382
Per Capita$56,767
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$30,598M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$281,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$361,714

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.0%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation705 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+93.2%
School Score6.49

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute34 min
Libraries33

Is Holland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Holland receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Holland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Holland is $83,382, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Holland is $281,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Holland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches, including 52.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Holland has a population of 1,313 with a density of 495 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.2%), with 4% Hispanic.

Population

1,313
Total Population
495
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Holland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.8%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.2%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Holland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Holland is $83,382, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Holland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,382
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,767
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
IRS Avg AGI$69,945

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,727
County GDP$30,598M

Business (County)

Restaurants907
Healthcare1,223
Retail1,468
Manufacturing478

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,506
86% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.1 min
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Holland is $281,000, 0% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $361,714.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$281,000
0% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$361,714
Median List Price$419,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$419,900
$/Sq Ft$447
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedrooms$2,300
3 Bedrooms$2,858
4 Bedrooms$3,232

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,506
86% above US avg
Effective Rate2.32%
In Holland, 31.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 29.0% report depression. 22.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Holland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.3%
2% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma12.6%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity22.0%
Depression29.0%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Checkup Rate78.2%
Premature Death8,992/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access95.7%
Healthcare Facilities1,223

Crime Rates: Holland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Safety Score

Holland has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.9 inches
37% above US avg
Snowfall52.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density495/sq mi
Coordinates42.0511°N, 72.1528°W
County FIPS25013
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 35.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.5%
D 53.4%

Winner: Democrat by 8.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+93.2%
School Test Score6.49
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density495/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries33
Healthcare Facilities1,223
Restaurants907
Retail Stores1,468

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.1 min
Work from Home8.6%

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