Holyoke, MA vs Shafter, CA
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
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Shafter leads in crime level (7.6 vs 28.5). Shafter leads in median household income ($66,418 vs $49,007). Holyoke leads in walk score (55 vs 45).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Holyoke, MA | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1471) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 37,628 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,457 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $49,007 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 28.5 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | R+21.1 |
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-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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