Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Holden
Holden, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,385
Population
20,225
Renter Mix
13% Rent
Hiking is high-priority in Holden
Family-Friendly
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Great Schools
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Rural
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Community
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Wooded
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Located right off of Interstate 190, the city of Holden is a wooden reprieve for its residents. The small-town feel and big-city proximity make for the perfect place to find a rental. Located just seven miles northwest of Worcester, commuting is a breeze for residents of Holden. Worchester is home to the Palladium, the Worcester Art Museum, the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester State University, and Green Hill Park! Other than being near big-city amenities, Holden offers locals peaceful suburban streets and a family-friendly atmosphere.
The dense woods in Holden give the town a rural feel, but its proximity to a major metropolitan area offers locals the convenient location they desire. Locals speak highly of the city’s safe, close-knit community and its excellent public schools. Restaurants, retailers, and services can be found along Main Street, and there are plenty of hiking trails near the Trout Brook Recreation Area, a popular outdoor activity for Holden locals!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$129,979
Average: $146,304
Education
8,681
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,160
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Holden has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Holden, MA is $2,385 for one bedroom, $3,002 for two bedrooms, and $3,427 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Holden has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,385/month
839 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Holden, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
436 Students
Public
Grades K-5
472 Students
Public
Grades K-5
487 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
727 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,739 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mass Audubon's Eagle Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
- Heifer Learning Center at Overlook Farm
- Moore State Park
- Mass Audubon's Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Worcester Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.