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    Holden

    #10 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Worcester County
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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        B+
      3. Housing
        B+
      4. Nightlife
        C+
      5. Good for Families
        A
      6. Diversity
        B minus
      7. Jobs
        B+
      8. Weather
        C+
      9. Cost of Living
        C+
      10. Health & Fitness
        B+
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        C+
      Holden is a with a population of 19,659. Holden is in Worcester County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Holden offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Holden there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Holden and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Holden are highly rated.
      Population
      19,659
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $359,600
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,342
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Rural
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        14%
      • Own
        86%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B+
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        40.8
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        10.2
        40.7
      • Robbery
        5.1
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        25.5
        500.1
      • Theft
        117.3
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        15.5
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B minus
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        13%
      • 10-17 years
        12%
      • 18-24 years
        7%
      • 25-34 years
        9%
      • 35-44 years
        13%
      • 45-54 years
        15%
      • 55-64 years
        14%
      • 65+ years
        16%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        28%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        29%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        24%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        16%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        3%
        11%
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      Working in Holden

      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $124,638
      National
      $69,021
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