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Holyoke, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 3 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 80 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Springfield metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Holyoke is home to some 39,838 residents.
In Holyoke, about 39% of adults are married. Holyoke somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
There are more females than males in the city than is typical.
In 2000, Holyoke had a median family income of $36,130.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($18,450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Holyoke. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 41% of the housing in Holyoke was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Holyoke, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Holyoke you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Holyoke, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Holyoke to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Average Household Size |  |  |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use |  | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Holyoke colleges • Holyoke travel • Holyoke mortgages and property.
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House of Providence between 1900 and 1910
City hospital between 1900 and 1910
Holyoke dam c1904.
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