Holt, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ingham County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
25,275 Population 1,615/sq mi density
$87,827 Median Income $41,869 per capita
$213,200 Home Value $274,080 Zillow
$1,323 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$87,827 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,200 home value, $1,323/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Holt, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,827
17% above
$41,869 per capita
Home Value
$213,200
24% below
Zillow: $274,080
Median Rent
$1,323/mo
14% above
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.0%
22% above
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
117%
Home Value
76%
Rent
114%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
122%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holt a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holt residents earn a median household income of $87,827 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,869. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,868 business establishments, including 619 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holt is $213,200 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,080. Median rent is $1,323/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

41.0% of adults in Holt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holt has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population25,275
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,615/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,827
Per Capita$41,869
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$23,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318

Housing

A+
Home Value$213,200
Rent$1,323
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$274,080
Housing Units10,897
Rent Burden26.2%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,801/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation890 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations70
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Holt was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 619 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.