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Holyoke, MA

Founded 1850Hampden CountyElev. 61 m
Population
37,949
Median home
$255,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Holyoke

Holyoke is a city in Massachusetts with about 37,949 residents. Holyoke was founded in 1850 and sits in Hampden County. The median age is 39.1 and the median household income is $51,892. Homes carry a median value of $255,300, and about 42% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (51.6%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
37,949
Median age
39.1
Median household income
$51,892
Per-capita income
$31,189
Poverty rate
23.7%
High-school grad or higher
79.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
Unemployment
6.9%
Avg. commute
19.4 min
Work from home
9.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White43.5%
Hispanic or Latino51.6%
Black2.5%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.3%
Service23.8%
Sales & office18.8%
Production, transportation & material moving16.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$255,300
Median gross rent
$1,016/mo
Owner-occupied
41.6%
Median year built
1948
Households
15,524
Avg. household size
2.36

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Holyoke has 15 public schools — 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading23%
Math16%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Gateway to College at Holyoke Community CollegeHighGrades 9–12
Holyoke HighHighGrades 9–12
Holyoke Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Holyoke STEM AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8
William R. Peck SchoolMiddleGrades 4–8
E N White ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
H.B. Lawrence SchoolElementaryGrades -1–3
Holyoke Community Charter SchoolElementarycharter
Joseph Metcalf SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Kelly ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Lt Clayre Sullivan ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–8
Lt Elmer J McMahon ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–8
Maurice A Donahue ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Morgan Full Service Community SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime156% above national
Holyoke989
Massachusetts327
United States386
↑ 15% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime137% above national
Holyoke4,633
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↑ 24% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Holyoke Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Holyoke.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Hampden County
HurricaneRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Holyoke is in Hampden County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Holyoke was founded in 1850 and sits in Hampden County. Elevation ~61 m.

Population trend
67K037,94918502024
Map of Holyoke
Holyoke, MA
Where Holyoke is
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Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Maplewood HotelCaledonia BuildingHolyoke City HallMaplewood HotelWistariahurstUS Post Office--Holyoke MainRobert, Clovis, BlockFriedrich Block
Notable people from Holyoke
Morris SwadeshAnn DowdHal BlaineWilliam EubankNeil SheehanPauline CurleyGerry GeranPaul AzingerBob GoodlatteBilly Mitchell
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Nearby cities
Chicopee (4 mi)Springfield (8 mi)Westfield (8 mi)Northampton (8 mi)Amherst (13 mi)Pittsfield (36 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Holyoke, MA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Luis Jimenez, 55
Holyoke
AKA Miguel Alvarado, Miguel Alvararado
Luis A Sanchez, 56
Holyoke · Hampden County · 01040
Luis Daniel Garcia, 41
Holyoke · Hampden County · 01040
AKA Luis Rodriguez D Garcia, Luis Garcia
Luis Garcia, 41
Holyoke · Hampden County · 01040
AKA Luis Garcia
Charles E Welch, 70
Holyoke · Hampden County · 01040
AKA Charles Anderson, Michael Brown
Joseph S King, 61
Holyoke · Hampden County · 01040
AKA Joseph S King, Joseph Smith
Joseph Edward Smith Sr, 82
Holyoke · Hampden County · 01040
Steven P Allen, 38
Holyoke · Hampden County · 01040
AKA Steven Phillip-Alonzo Allen
Carlos M Rodriguez, 72
Holyoke · Hampden County · 01040
AKA Carlos Muniz, Carlos Muniz Rodriguez
Jose M Rivera, 43
Holyoke
AKA Jose Manuel Rivera
Jose Resto, 49
Holyoke · Hampden County · 01040
AKA Jose Lopez, Antonio Lopez
Jose Juan Rodriguez, 46
Holyoke · Hampden County · 01040
AKA Jose Lebron, Jose Rodriguez
William Rivera, 57
Holyoke · Hampden County · 01040
William Wilson, 69
Holyoke · Hampden County · 01040
AKA William Henry Wilson, Bill Wilson
Mitchell Nunnery, 71
Holyoke · Hampden County · 01040
AKA William Banner, William Brown
Enos D Anderson, 55
Holyoke · 01040
AKA Cyrus Anderson, Enos Denard Anderson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Holyoke — frequently asked

What is the population of Holyoke, Massachusetts?
Holyoke has a population of about 37,949, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Holyoke?
The median home value in Holyoke is $255,300, and the median gross rent is $1,016/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Holyoke safe? What is the crime rate?
Holyoke Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 989 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Holyoke face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hampden County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, ice storm, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Holyoke?
Holyoke has 15 public schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Holyoke?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Holyoke. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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