Living in Holden, Utah

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holden · Census data 2020–2024

Holden has 467 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $77,031 (19% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $285,400, the median rent is $1,117/month.

Holden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Holden at a glance

Population
467
Median age
36.3State: 32
Median household income
$77,031State: $95,166
Median home value
$285,400State: $489,400
Median rent
$1,117/moState: $1,496
Homeowners
77.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
Average commute
24 min

Is Holden a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Holden

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holden the median home value is $285,400, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,096 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Holden$285,400
Utah$489,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Holden$1,117
Utah$1,496
United States$1,413

Holden median household income

The median household income in Holden is $77,031 and the income per person is $34,057. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).

Median household income

Holden$77,031
Utah$95,166
United States$80,734

Housing in Holden: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
181
Owner-occupied
77.5%
Renter-occupied
22.5%
Vacant
11.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1944
Average household size
2.92

Holden demographics

Population
467
Median age
36.3
Under 18
27.4%
65 and older
18.4%
Households
160
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
1.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White86.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Black0.9%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holden ›

Education in Holden

34.3% of adults 25 and older in Holden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Holden34.3%
Utah37.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Holden

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
24 minState: 22 min
Work from home
20.8%
Drive alone
63.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
6.1%
Homes with broadband
95%

Holden vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Holden467$77,031$285,400$1,117
Fillmore2,676$66,442$320,500$772
Scipio466$75,313$311,300—
Meadow245$54,375$255,000—
Oak City854$73,479$247,000—
Aurora949$91,250$297,200$888
Kanosh465$80,357$324,200—
Redmond767$77,083$267,700—
Sigurd444$80,357$270,300—

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Living in Holden: FAQ

What is the median household income in Holden, UT?

The median household income in Holden is $77,031, 19% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Holden?

The median home value in Holden is $285,400, compared with $489,400 in Utah.

How much is rent in Holden?

The median gross rent in Holden is $1,117 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Holden, UT a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%.

What is the median age in Holden?

The median age in Holden is 36.3 years (Utah: 32).

How long is the commute in Holden?

The average commute to work in Holden is 24 minutes; 20.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Holden?

The unemployment rate in Holden is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Holden?

34.3% of adults in Holden 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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