Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Water's Fine
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Wistariahurst Museum
Museum
Holyoke Merry-Go-Round
Attraction
Holyoke Children's Museum
Museum
International Volleyball Hall of Fame
Museum
Old Firehouse Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (14) F
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Liquors 44
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
BG Hunters Pub
Bar
Se7ens Sports Bar and Grill
Bar
Brass Cat
Bar
Mt. Tom's Homemade Ice Cream
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Easthampton Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Super Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Standard Bagel
Bakery
Parks (75) A+
Anniversary Field
Park
Community Field
Park
Wyatt Harper Park
Park
Kenny Park
Park
Rohan Park
Park
Kenney Fields
Park
Highland Park
Park
Morgan Street Park
Park
Crosier Field
Park
MacKenzie Field
Park
McNulty Park
Park
Wisteriahurst
Park
Peasants Park
Park
Churchill Green
Park
Avery Field
Park
Avery Field
Park
Jones Point Park
Park
Ward Vi Pool Park
Park
Chestnut Street
Park
South Chestnut
Park
Sheard Park (Lower)
Park
Joe Mayer Field
Park
Laurel Park
Park
Mitchell Field
Park
Mitchell Field
Park
Shops (6) F
Dairy Market
Convenience Store
Stop & Go
Convenience Store
Holyoke Shopping Center
Mall
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Barnes & Noble
Books
tj maxx
Clothing
Speedway
Convenience Store
Ocean State Job Lot
Discount Store
Old Tyme Country Store
Convenience Store
Pride Market
Convenience Store
Book Moon
Books
Gary's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Comics N' More
Books
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Holyoke.
Public Transit Stops (181)
Stops & Stations A+
JARVIS / UNNAMED STREET
Bus Stop
UNIVERSITY PARK APTS / UNIVERSITY PARK A
Bus Stop
Jarvis and Easthampton
Bus Stop
CHERRY / DALE
Bus Stop
CHERRY / MAPLE CREST
Bus Stop
NORTHAMPTON / HAMPDEN
Bus Stop
DWIGHT / LYNWOOD
Bus Stop
Cherry and Leary
Bus Stop
Cherry and Homestead
Bus Stop
Cherry and Homestead
Bus Stop
SARGEANT / NORTHAMPTON
Bus Stop
HAMPDEN / ARLINGTON
Bus Stop
NORTHAMPTON / COLUMBUS
Bus Stop
SARGEANT / CHAPMAN
Bus Stop
NORTHAMPTON / PINEHURST
Bus Stop
SARGEANT / CHAPMAN
Bus Stop
DWIGHT / SAINT JEROME
Bus Stop
SOLDIERS HOME / FAIRMONT
Bus Stop
NORTHAMPTON / FORER
Bus Stop
NORTHAMPTON / FORER
Bus Stop
SARGEANT / SAINT JEROME
Bus Stop
SARGEANT / SAINT JEROME
Bus Stop
CHERRY / HILLSIDE
Bus Stop
HAMPDEN / NONOTUCK
Bus Stop
DWIGHT / NONOTUCK
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.5% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Holyoke is 106/100 - which is 21% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime F

Holyoke crime rates are 4,678 per 100k, which is 236% higher than Massachusetts
Property Crime
3,719 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
959 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Holyoke is $42,537 - which is 40% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$42,537 F
Unemployment Rate
3.9% C-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Holyoke Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Soldiers Home In Holyoke
Nursing Home
Oakdale Dental Associates, PC
Dentist
Holyoke Medical Center
Hospital
Holyoke Fire Department
Fire Station
Holyoke Fire Department
Fire Station
Holyoke Fire Department
Fire Station
Holyoke City Police Department
Police
Chicopee Fire Department
Fire Station
Chicopee Police Dept- Community Substation
Police
South Hadley Police Dept
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Holyoke Pediatrics
Doctor
Southampton Fire Department
Fire Station
South Hadley-District 1
Fire Station
Providence Behavioral Health Hospital
Hospital
Chicopee Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Holyoke Pediatrics
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing B

Holyoke home prices are $197,700 - which is 42% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$197,700 B
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
4.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools F

The Holyoke graduation rate is 74% - which is 15% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
21% F
High School Grad. Rates
74% D
Elementary Schools (18) F
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary
First Lutheran School
William R. Peck School
E N White Elementary
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
Veritas Prep Holyoke
Joseph Metcalf School
H.B. Lawrence School
Springdale Education Center
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary
Mater Dolorosa Elementary School
Holyoke Community Charter School
Morgan Full Service Community School
Kelly Elementary
Center School
Holyoke Stem Academy
Maurice A Donahue Elementary
New England Adolescent Research Institute
Bellamy Middle
White Brook Middle School
Gen John J Stefanik
Lambert-Lavoie
Streiber Memorial School
St Joan Of Arc School
Plains Elementary
High Schools (7) F
Holyoke High
Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College
Springdale Education Center
Rfkcac Experiment With Travel School
Center School
Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High
New England Adolescent Research Institute
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
South Hadley High
Chicopee Comprehensive High School
Easthampton High
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ratings F

Holyoke has an overall rating of 49% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes F
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Holyoke, MA Area Guide

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Holyoke Area Facts

  • Holyoke has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered average
  • Holyoke crime rates are 236% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Holyoke is 21% lower than the Massachusetts average

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HOLYOKE IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACE TO LIVE IN THE ENTIRE STATE OF MA. !!!! 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 01, 2020) HOLYOKE IS NOT VERY NICE PLACE TO LIVE. 1-25 CITIZENS OR VISITORS IS A VICTIM OF A VIOLENT , OR PROPERTY THEFT CRIME. 60% POPULATION IN HOLYOKE IS HISPANIC AND GROWING RAPIDLY EVERY DAY.! I REALLY HATE HOLYOKE NOW HOW IT CHANGE SINCE THE UNDESIRABLES MOVE IN 1967. SINCE 1967 ...Read More AND MOVING FORWARD IT WAS ALL DOWN HILL FOR HOLYOKE AFTER THAT. SCHOOL SYSTEMS ARE THE WORST IN THE STATE.! DIRTY , FIFTHLY, INSOLENT, INDOLENT,STUPID,IGNORANT, VIOLENT, UNSAFE, CITY TO VISIT OR LIVE THERE, I DONT KNOW HOW ANYBODY COULD POSSIBLY WANT TO LIVE HERE, UNLESS YOUR A NON-SPEAKING, LIFE TIME UNEMPLOYED PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ,SNAP CARD SWIPER , DRIVING A 2014 LINCOLN SUV..!! THATS RIGHT..! Read Less
Loving Holyoke For the Restaurants! 5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) I’ve grown up in Holyoke all my life so I may be a bit biased but I actually really love living in this town and honestly can’t imagine living anywhere else. It’s the type of small town where everyone knows everyone. The schools struggled for a bit but they’re definitely ...Read More improving, or so I’ve heard.

One of the things that I really adore is the different cultures in the town. You can head to an area of the town and find a fantastic Puerto Rican culture - and the food to go with it! The same holds true with the Irish community too. It makes it really easy to find something delicious to eat, and, for me, those are the best areas in Holyoke.

Living in Holyoke does have its downsides. Like most places in the area, there is crime, but it seems like things have gotten a lot better in the last few years, at least from what I’ve seen. Read Less
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Compare Holyoke, MA Livability

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Holyoke? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Anniversary Field
      Community Field
      Wyatt Harper Park
      Kenny Park
      Rohan Park
      Kenney Fields
      Highland Park
      Morgan Street Park

      Entertainment

      Wistariahurst Museum
      Holyoke Merry-Go-Round
      Holyoke Children's Museum
      International Volleyball Hall of Fame
      Old Firehouse Museum

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Liquors 44
      McDonald's
      D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Holyoke? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Holyoke.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Holyoke? The cost of living in Holyoke is 106/100 - which is 21% lower than Massachusetts.
      Holyoke
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Holyoke? Holyoke crime rates are 4,678, which are 236% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      4,678 per 100k people

      101% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      101% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Holyoke? The median income in Holyoke is $42,537 which is 40% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $42,53723% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,62617% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      16% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Holyoke a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Providence Behavioral Health Hospital
      Holyoke Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Holyoke Pediatrics

      B Housing

      What are Holyoke home prices? Holyoke home prices are $197,700 - which is 42% lower than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $197,7007% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84711% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      37% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Holyoke have good schools? The Holyoke graduation rate is 74% - which is 15% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      10% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      57% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      31% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Holyoke a good place to live? Holyoke has an overall rating of 49% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      49%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      55%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      35%

      9 total surveys

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