Holyoke, MA vs Indianapolis, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Holyoke
67
#1471 nationally
Indianapolis
73.5
#722 nationally
Holyoke leads in walk score (55 vs 31). Indianapolis leads in cost of living index (89 vs 111). Holyoke leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 24.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Holyoke, MA | Indianapolis, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1471) | 73.5 (#722) |
| Population | 37,628 | 887,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,457 | $232,142 |
| Median Household Income | $49,007 | $54,321 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 28.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+27.7 |
D+
67 Score
Holyoke, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,457
Population
37,628
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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C
73.5 Score
Indianapolis, IN
The Crossroads of America
Median Home
$232,142
Population
887,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Midwest
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