At a Glance
Median Income
$46,379
$20,875 per capita
Home Value
$109,300
Zillow: $227,726
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.8%
21.6% smoking rate
How Holt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Holt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Holt a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Holt residents earn a median household income of $46,379 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,875. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,406 business establishments, including 507 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Holt is $109,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,726. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
5.8% of adults in Holt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holt has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population3,540
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,120/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,379
Per Capita$20,875
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$14,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,300
Rent$1,014
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$227,726
Housing Units1,378
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity51.8%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death10,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation361 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Holt was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 507 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.