The story of this market
The typical home in Holyoke, Massachusetts sells for about $322,307, or $217 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 23 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,017 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.5%
MA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Holyoke, Massachusetts
The Holyoke housing market shows resilience with a 2.3% year-over-year price increase and a median sale price of $322,307. Market activity is competitive, with homes selling in approximately 23 days. While inventory remains constrained, the city's affordability relative to the state average continues to drive demand.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Holyoke yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 11 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
24% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.82% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major regional shopping destination that serves as a primary commercial anchor for the city and surrounding area.
A significant natural feature providing recreational access and historical industrial significance to the city's landscape.
Holyoke is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and renters seeking lower entry costs compared to the Massachusetts state average. Its affordability and proximity to regional employment hubs make it a practical choice for those prioritizing value over luxury amenities.
The rental market in Holyoke is characterized by a high share of renter-occupied housing at 53.2%, significantly above the state average. Rent growth has been moderate at 4.7% annually, with a median gross rent of $1,017, providing a more affordable alternative to the broader Massachusetts market.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of retail and service sectors, with the Holyoke Mall serving as a primary economic driver. The city continues to focus on community development and housing initiatives to stabilize its economic base.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.