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Holyoke, Massachusetts

City · Population 37,838 · #39 in Massachusetts

About Holyoke

Holyoke, MA is a thriving city located in western Massachusetts, home to 37,838 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Holyoke holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 21.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,787 residents per square mile.

📰 Holyoke News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Holyoke Unique

  • Positioned in western Massachusetts, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Massachusetts — one of 248 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 37,838.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Holyoke

  • Golden Chopsticks — chinese
  • Nick's Nest
  • Tavern on the Hill
  • Cracker Barrel — american
  • Denny's — american
  • Dino's Pizza — italian
  • Friendly's — american
  • Mrs. Mitchell's Kitchen — irish
  • Red Robin — burger
  • Rusty's Place

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Holyoke Children's Museum · Museum
  • International Volleyball Hall of Fame · Museum
  • Wistariahurst Museum · Museum
  • Holyoke Merry-Go-Round · Attraction
  • Old Firehouse Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Holyoke

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Holyoke

  • E N White Elementary
  • H.B. Lawrence School
  • Holyoke Community Charter School
  • Holyoke High
  • Holyoke Middle School
  • Holyoke STEM Academy
  • Joseph Metcalf School
  • Kelly Elementary
  • Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary
  • Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary
  • Maurice A Donahue Elementary
  • Morgan Full Service Community School
  • Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
  • William R. Peck School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Holyoke Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
  • Miravista Behavioral Health Center · Psychiatric
  • Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital · Psychiatric

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)37,838
Rank in state#39 of 58
Land area21.17 sq mi
Density1,787/sq mi
Coordinates42.2117, -72.6424

🗺️ Map of Holyoke