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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Maverick T.

Honest thoughts on life in Holyoke

Homes are going for about $255,300 on average. Rent is about $1,016/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Holyoke sits at 858.7 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cheers. It's c...

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Benjamin C.

Healthcare options in Holyoke?

Hi all, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,949 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Holyoke sits at 858.7 per 100K. Rent is about $1,016/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surf...

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Benjamin C.

Pros and cons of Holyoke after 4 years

First post here. We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,016 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dep...

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Luke Bennett

Is public transit usable in Holyoke?

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spots? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Pu...

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Benjamin C.

Is it worth buying in Holyoke?

OK so Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do?

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Madelyn

Thinking about relocating to Holyoke from Tucson

First post here. Rent is about $1,016/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs? The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the co...

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Luke Bennett

Best coffee shops in Holyoke?

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 18.0%, which is higher than I expected. With a population of 37,949, Holyoke is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,016/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better ...

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Jeremiah Rodriguez

Best coffee shops in Holyoke?

Hey everyone, It's a a smaller city city with about 37,949 people. Rent is about $1,016/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $255,300, which seems about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's b...

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Nolan Ruiz

How is the nightlife in Holyoke?

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $51,892 in Holyoke. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I thin...

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Madelyn

Remote worker thinking about Holyoke

So, Been living here since 2013. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Holyoke sits at 858.7 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting...

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Nolan Torres

Moving from Dallas to Holyoke next month

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Holyoke sits at 858.7 per 100K. Median household income is $51,892, which feels on the lower side for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no s...

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Nolan Ruiz

Pros and cons of Holyoke after 11 years

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $1,016 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What do you all think? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Maverick T.

Is it worth buying in Holyoke?

Curious what people think. Homes are going for about $255,300 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during...

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Luke Bennett

Studio apartments in Holyoke -options?

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $51,892 in Holyoke. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,949 people. The median home value here is around $255,300, which seems about average. Poverty rate ...

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Nolan Torres

Weekend activities in Holyoke?

OK so Poverty rate is 18.0%, which is higher than I expected. With a population of 37,949, Holyoke is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in cert...

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