Holland, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,313 Population 495/sq mi density
$83,382 Median Income $56,767 per capita
$281,000 Home Value $387,342 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
115 Violent Crime/100K 268 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,382 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$281,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Holland, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,382
11% above
$56,767 per capita
Home Value
$281,000
0% below
Zillow: $387,342
Violent Crime
115/100K
70% below
268/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
4% above
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Holland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Holland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
100%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holland residents earn a median household income of $83,382 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,767. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,727 business establishments, including 907 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holland is $281,000 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,342. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Holland reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 268/100K.

Education

35.0% of adults in Holland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,313
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density495/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,382
Per Capita$56,767
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$30,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208

Housing

A+
Home Value$281,000
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$387,342
Housing Units1,053
Rent Burden14.8%

Crime

F
Violent115/100K
Property268/100K

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,992/100K

Climate

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

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries33

Did You Know?

The median home in Holland was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 907 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.