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Holyoke
  • Suburb of Springfield, MA

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade C+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C minus
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Holyoke is a suburb of Springfield with a population of 38,480. Holyoke is in Hampden County. Living in Holyoke offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Holyoke there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Holyoke and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Holyoke...
Population
38,480

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$209,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$908
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    60%
  • Own
    40%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    706.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    42.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    156.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    386.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,581.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    262.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    22%
    national  11%

Working in Holyoke

Jobs
grade C minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$45,045
National
$69,021

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