Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Holyoke

Affordability

Holyoke has a median household income of $53,605 and a median gross rent of $1,021 per month, with 59% of residents renting their homes, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). That high renter share underscores why access to income-based and HUD-assisted housing in the city matters for many households.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Holyoke Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,127 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Holyoke

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Holyoke scores 68 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability, 50 (Good Transit) for public transit, and 38 for bikeability.

Schools

Holyoke is served by 12 public schools across 3 districts -- including 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living in Holyoke

The median household income in Holyoke is $53,605 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $1,021 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce that rent burden. Holyoke has 810 income-restricted units across 10 HUD-assisted or LIHTC properties, with rents set based on household income rather than the open market.

Environment & Flood Risk

All 10 affordable housing properties in Holyoke have been mapped for flood zone status, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Renters at these properties face low federally designated flood exposure based on available flood data.