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Holyoke
  • Suburb of Springfield, MA
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Suburb
Springfield

Holyoke

    Report Card

    grade C
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade C minus
    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 C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    12. Commute
      grade A minus

    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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