Holland is a small town of 1,452 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $78,462
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Holland stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Holland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Holland city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 98.4
Holland's overall cost of living index is 98.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Holland costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Holland, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$277,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,165
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,462
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Holland's violent crime rate is 115.0 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
115.0 /100k
Property Crime
268.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Holland is served primarily by Holland.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Holland, MA
National Avg
School District
Holland
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Holland sees average highs of 34.8°F in January
and 80.8°F in July,
with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 52.4 inches of snow per year.
Holland's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Holland roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $277,000 and median rent is $1,165/month.
Holland's violent crime rate is 115.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 268.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Holland are operated by Holland.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 34.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Holland, MA has a population of 1,452, a median household income of $78,462, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Holland averages 34.8°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches
with about 52.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Holland, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01521.
The population of Holland, Massachusetts is 1,452 with a median age of 51.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Holland: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $277,000, median household income $78,462, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
