Holden is a medium-sized town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 19,880 people and four associated neighborhoods, Holden is the 98th largest community in Massachusetts. Housing costs in Holden are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.Holden is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 87.13% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Holden is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Holden who work in management occupations (16.18%), healthcare (11.62%), and teaching (10.24%). Also of interest is that Holden has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 13.86% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Holden is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Holden’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. Being a small town, Holden does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.If knowledge is power, Holden is a pretty powerful place. 59.33% of the adults in Holden have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Holden in 2022 was $54,355, which is middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $217,420 for a family of four. Holden is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Holden home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Holden residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Holden include Irish, Italian, English, French, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Holden is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.
