Holyoke, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

40,161

Unemployment

7.1%

Poverty

27.5%

Median Home

$197,700

Median Income

$42,537

Median Rent

$847

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Holyoke SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

8.5

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Holyoke, MA Crime Report

1,608
Total Crimes

4,019.8
Total Crimes / 100k People

71.35%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Holyoke / 100k People	Massachusetts / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,608	4,019.8	1,362.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	362	905.0	308.8	387.8
Murder	8	20.0	2.3	6.5
Robbery	64	160.0	43.7	73.9
Aggravated Assault	273	682.5	235.9	279.7
Property Crime	1,246	3,114.8	1,053.2	1,958.2
Burglary	194	485.0	149.7	314.2
Larceny	947	2,367.4	804.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	105	262.5	99.2	246.0

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Holyoke, MA Cost Of Living

109
Holyoke's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Holyoke	Massachusetts	National Average
Overall	109	132	100

Services	119	119	100
Groceries	104	112	100
Health	108	123	100
Housing	93	164	100
Transportation	107	109	100
Utilities	126	116	100

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Holyoke, MA Photos

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Rankings for Holyoke in Massachusetts

Ranks #1 in Most Dangerous Cities In Massachusetts

Ranks #6 in Worst Places To Live In Massachusetts

Ranks #23 in Cheapest Places To Live In Massachusetts

Map Of Holyoke, MA

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Population over time in Holyoke

Year	Population	% Change
2020	40,161	-0.5%
2019	40,376	0.0%
2018	40,362	0.2%
2017	40,280	-0.2%
2016	40,342	0.7%
2015	40,079	0.1%
2014	40,029	0.1%
2013	39,996	0.2%
2012	39,897	0.0%
2011	39,885	-

Race / Ethnicity in Holyoke

White

41.1% (16,524)

African American

2.4% (963)

American Indian

0.1% (31)

Asian

0.6% (224)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (34)

Two Or More

1.2% (476)

Hispanic

54.6% (21,909)

Race	Holyoke	MA	USA
White	41.1%	70.8%	60.1%
African American	2.4%	6.8%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	0.6%	6.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Two Or More	1.2%	2.7%	2.8%
Hispanic	54.6%	12.0%	18.2%

Gender in Holyoke

Female

50.6% (20,310)

Male

49.4% (19,851)

Gender	Holyoke	MA	USA
Female	50.6%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	49.4%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Holyoke for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

8.0% (3,212)

9-12th Grade

13.0% (5,220)

High School / GED

32.0% (12,851)

Some College

17.0% (6,827)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (3,212)

Bachelor's Degree

14.0% (5,622)

Master's Degree

7.0% (2,811)

Professional Degree

1.0% (401)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Holyoke	MA	USA
< 9th Grade	8.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	13.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	32.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	17.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	14.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	14.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	3.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Holyoke, Massachusetts

Less than $10,000

11.7% (470,588)

$10,000 to $14,999

10.2% (411,374)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.7% (469,029)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.1% (407,219)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.3% (535,514)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.3% (614,205)

$75,000 to $99,999

9.1% (365,147)

$100,000 to $149,999

9.6% (384,884)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.3% (213,738)

$200,000 or more

3.6% (144,396)

Income	Holyoke	MA	USA
Less than $10,000	11.7%	5.0%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	10.2%	4.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.7%	6.8%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.1%	6.4%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.3%	9.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.3%	13.9%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	9.1%	12.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	9.6%	18.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.3%	10.6%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	3.6%	14.3%	8.3%