Holyoke, Massachusetts

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Northeast Springfield, MA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67

D+

out of 100

Overview

Holyoke is a Massachusetts city with a population of approximately 37,628, part of the Springfield, MA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $337,457. Median household income is $49,007.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 37,628 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $337,457 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $49,007 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 20.5 minutes
  • Part of the Springfield, MA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

37,628

Source: Census ACS

$337,457

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$49,007

Source: Census ACS

20.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

55

Source: Walk Score

111 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Hampden County (county-level results)

53%
45%
Democrat 110,937
Republican 92,474
Leans D+8.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 60.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 40/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 71.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 55/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 38.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67

Location

Holyoke, MA (42.2020, -72.6262)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.