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Holyoke, Massachusetts

Introduction to Holyoke, Massachusetts

Holyoke, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 3 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts and 80 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Springfield metro area, Holyoke is home to some 39,838 residents.

Holyoke History

This region of the Connecticut River Valley was first settled by Englishmen in the year 1633. People from Massachusetts Bay explored the overland route to the "Great River” and in 1635-36, a warehouse and wharf was constructed near Agawam to trade with the Indians. Springfield grew out of this trading post. It later evolved into West Springfield, whose third Parish, North Parish, became Holyoke. Holyoke was first settled in 1745 and was officially incorporated in the year 1850.

Holyoke and nearby Attractions

  • Holyoke Canal System
  • Mount Tom of the Mount Tom Range
  • Metacomet-Monadnock Trail
  • East Mountain
  • Holyoke Heritage State Park
  • Holyoke Merry Go Round

Things To Do In Holyoke

The city offers an endless list of things to do. If you wish to explore the history of the area then visit the Wistariahurst Museum. There are many educational programs, exhibits and special events organized in the museum at regular intervals. You can also relax at the public parks or catch a movie at the local theater. Food lovers will love the various restaurants and cafes dotting the city.

Holyoke Transportation

The nearest major airport serving the city is Bradley International.

Holyoke Higher Education

The local college serving the city is Holyoke Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyHolyoke Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 6%Holyoke Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 6%Holyoke Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 10%Holyoke Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Holyoke, MA

Comparing Holyoke 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
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity810
Age of the Population41
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults32
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime21
Low Violent Crime11

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Historic Holyoke

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House of Providence between 1900 and 1910

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House of Providence between 1900 and 1910

City hospital between 1900 and 1910

Holyoke dam c1904.

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