At a Glance
Median Income
$51,892
$31,189 per capita
Home Value
$255,300
Zillow: $317,585
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
859/100K
3,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Holyoke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Holyoke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Holyoke a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Holyoke residents earn a median household income of $51,892 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,189. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% 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 Holyoke is $255,300 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,585. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Holyoke reports 859 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 126% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,718/100K. The murder rate is 10.0/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Holyoke hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holyoke has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population37,949
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,793/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,892
Per Capita$31,189
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$30,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
B+
Home Value$255,300
Rent$1,016
Ownership41.6%
Zillow$317,585
Housing Units16,743
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent859/100K
Property3,718/100K
Murder10.0/100K
Assault627/100K
Burglary530/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation502 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Holyoke was founded in 1850.
The median home in Holyoke was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 907 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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