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Holden, MA


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Holden, Massachusetts

Holden, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 6 miles NW of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 41 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Worcester area. There are 15,621 residents in Holden.

The People and Families of Holden

In Holden, about 68% of adults are married. When people think of Holden, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Holden had a median family income of $73,614. In Holden, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town.

Political Inclinations

Holden folks tended to give their money ($2,200) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Holden.

Holden Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Holden that were owner-occupied was 88%.

Commuting

In Holden, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHolden Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Holden College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Holden People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Holden Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Holden Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Holden, MA

Comparing Holden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women86
Male Share of the Population64
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times47
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Rents47
Affordability of Property Taxes34
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime87

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