Best Places to Live in Holyoke (zip 01040), Massachusetts

Mid-sized city - Southwest Massachusetts, on the Connecticut River, 6 miles north of the Connecticut border

Pros

-Nearby mountains
-Museums
-Cost of living

Cons

-Economy
-Entertainment
-Violent crime

Local Listings in 01040

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$179,900

16 Westfield Rd
Bed 4 | Bath 2.0 | 1644 SqFt

$179,900

16 Westfield Rd
Bed 4 | Bath 2.0 | 1644 SqFt

$209,900

65 Eastern Promenade St
Bed 3 | Bath 1.0 | 1563 SqFt

$175,000

58 Taylor St
Bed 3 | Bath 1.0 | 1773 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Springfield Metro Area

Springfield, once a major center of industrial innovation, is the state’s third-largest city and a regional health, retail and financial center. Locals are credited with development of the Springfield Rifle, the 1895 Duryea motorcar, and basketball (thanks to Dr. James Naismith, in 1891. Some credit the motorcycle to area inventors and the early Indian Manufacturing Company. At one time that area was a significant manufacturing center, but most has left the area (including most recently a forge that made Craftsman tools).

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Holyoke (zip 01040) is 6.8% (U.S. avg. is 5.2%). Recent job growth is Positive. Holyoke (zip 01040) jobs have increased by 1.02%. Learn More...

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Holyoke (zip 01040)'s cost of living is 0.30% lower than the U.S. average. Learn More... or Compare Holyoke (zip 01040)'s Cost of Living

VOTING

Hampden county voted Democratic in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Holyoke (zip 01040)'s population is 40,079 people. Since 2000, it has had a population decline of 8.25%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 29 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Holyoke (zip 01040) is $187,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.25%. Check out the homes in the area or Find top agents in Holyoke (zip 01040)

SCHOOLS

Holyoke (zip 01040) public schools spend $18,749 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.2 students per teacher in Holyoke (zip 01040). Learn More...

Best Places to Live in Holyoke Rankings

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Housing Market in Holyoke

It's a good time to buy in Holyoke. Home Appreciation is up 7.3% in the last 12 months. Browse Holyoke Real Estate or Find top agents in Holyoke

The median home price in Holyoke is $187,600. Browse Homes in this Range.

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