Living in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holyoke · Census data 2020–2024
Holyoke has 37,813 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $53,605 (48% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $274,100, the median rent is $1,021/month.
Holyoke at a glance
- Population
- 37,813
- Median age
- 40State: 40
- Median household income
- $53,605State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $274,100State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,021/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Holyoke a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 27%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Holyoke
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holyoke the median home value is $274,100, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,764 a month in housing costs.
Holyoke median household income
The median household income in Holyoke is $53,605 and the income per person is $31,236. 27% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Holyoke: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,057
- Owner-occupied
- 41.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.7%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.34
Holyoke demographics
- Population
- 37,813
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 15,618
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holyoke ›
Education in Holyoke
25.9% of adults 25 and older in Holyoke have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holyoke
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Holyoke vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke | 37,813 | $53,605 | $274,100 | $1,021 |
| Easthampton | 16,086 | $71,673 | $371,500 | $1,292 |
| Chicopee | 55,295 | $62,615 | $274,500 | $1,157 |
| South Hadley | 17,754 | $93,910 | $357,900 | $1,325 |
| Southampton | 6,230 | $123,125 | $452,300 | — |
| West Springfield Town | 28,772 | $69,371 | $321,500 | $1,144 |
| Granby | 6,080 | $119,297 | $352,600 | — |
| Westfield | 40,378 | $87,753 | $325,100 | $1,117 |
| Northampton | 30,962 | $80,288 | $429,700 | $1,439 |
More for people moving to Holyoke
Holyoke ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Holyoke: FAQ
What is the median household income in Holyoke, MA?
The median household income in Holyoke is $53,605, 48% 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 Holyoke?
The median home value in Holyoke is $274,100, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Holyoke?
The median gross rent in Holyoke is $1,021 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Holyoke, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 27%.
What is the median age in Holyoke?
The median age in Holyoke is 40 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Holyoke?
The average commute to work in Holyoke is 19 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holyoke?
The unemployment rate in Holyoke is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holyoke?
25.9% of adults in Holyoke 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.
Last updated: