Living in Holland, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holland · Census data 2020–2024
Holland has 2,583 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $91,979 (12% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $333,600, the median rent is $1,750/month.
Holland at a glance
- Population
- 2,583
- Median age
- 51.9State: 40
- Median household income
- $91,979State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $333,600State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,750/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 95%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Holland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Holland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holland the median home value is $333,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,716 a month in housing costs.
Holland median household income
The median household income in Holland is $91,979 and the income per person is $49,966. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Holland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,536
- Owner-occupied
- 95%
- Renter-occupied
- 5%
- Vacant
- 22.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.18
Holland demographics
- Population
- 2,583
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 1,187
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holland ›
Education in Holland
35.3% of adults 25 and older in Holland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holland
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Holland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland | 2,583 | $91,979 | $333,600 | $1,750 |
| Wales | 1,929 | $89,006 | $296,200 | $1,104 |
| Union | 944 | $88,958 | $330,400 | — |
| Brimfield | 3,705 | $111,250 | $389,100 | $886 |
| Sturbridge | 9,960 | $136,759 | $425,800 | $1,193 |
| Fiskdale | 2,311 | $112,400 | $409,300 | — |
| Monson Center | 1,613 | $64,563 | $289,200 | $746 |
| Lake Chaffee | 235 | $104,375 | $260,700 | — |
| Southbridge Town | 17,928 | $66,287 | $294,800 | $1,256 |
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What is the median household income in Holland, MA?
The median household income in Holland is $91,979, 12% lower than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Holland?
The median home value in Holland is $333,600, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Holland?
The median gross rent in Holland is $1,750 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Holland, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Holland?
The median age in Holland is 51.9 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Holland?
The average commute to work in Holland is 36 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holland?
The unemployment rate in Holland is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holland?
35.3% of adults in Holland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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