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Holden, Massachusetts

Introduction to Holden, Massachusetts

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

Holden History

The town of Holden was originally a rural farming area. Holden was officially incorporated as a town on January 9, 1741. It was named after Samuel Holden, a merchant and philanthropist. In 1951, the town of Holden adopted a ‘Selectmen-Town Manager’ form of government.

Holden and nearby Attractions

  • Higgins Armory Museum – Worcester.
  • Worcester Art Museum
  • Green Hill Park
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Boston

Things To Do In Holden

The town of Holden features several scenic watersheds, open spaces and recreational areas. In addition, the town includes numerous unique shopping centers, restaurants, movie theaters and other entertainment options where you can relax during your leisure time.

Holden Transportation

The nearest airport is Worcester Regional.

Holden Higher Education

Quinsigamond Community College serves the area.

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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