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Holyoke, CO


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Holyoke, Colorado

Holyoke, Colorado, in Phillips county, is 127 miles E of Greeley, Colorado (center to center) and 146 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. The city is home to some 2,261 residents.

The People and Families of Holyoke

In Holyoke, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Holyoke had a median family income of $36,970.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Holyoke.

Holyoke Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Holyoke was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Holyoke, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Holyoke it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Holyoke strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHolyoke Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Holyoke Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Holyoke Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Holyoke Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Holyoke, CO

Comparing Holyoke to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population710
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men64
Male Share of the Population41

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work97
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime67
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