Holyoke sits at a major interstate interchange. At the Crossroads of New England, Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) and Interstate 91 (I-91) quickly connect Holyoke to metropolitan hubs like Boston (1.5 hours), New York City (3 hours), Montreal (5 hours) and to New England's second largest airport, Bradley International Airport (30 minutes). Holyoke is located in Hampden County.
Holyoke is an exciting community with committed citizens, a rich history, a dynamic business sector, and a wide variety of opportunities. The best way to learn about our proud city is to experience it.
Walk through the Mount Tom State Reservation, row the Connecticut River, shop with 20 million others at the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside, view dinosaur footprints, enjoy our annual St. Patrick"s Day Parade, or enjoy a ride on the historic Merry-go-round at Holyoke Heritage State Park.
Education thrives in the Pioneer Valley. There are 14 colleges and universities convenient to the city, which cooperate to provide skilled graduates to the area. Holyoke is at the center of New England's Knowledge Corridor, which extends from the Vermont border to just below Hartford. Locally employers have available the Dean Technical High School that partners with businesses to supply both skilled workers and customized training programs. Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield.
Finally, Holyoke is ahead of the curve when it comes to "Green Energy". The City was built on water power and continues to use this incredible asset through the municipally run dam. Two-thirds of the electricity produced by Holyoke Gas & Electric is derived from non-greenhouse gas producing, renewable hydroelectric generation resources. With a growing consumer interest in sustainable production practices, Holyoke's hydroelectric production capacity is more than just an environmental decision - it makes business sense.
The City's attractive complement of urban scale and natural serenity includes numerous mill sites as well as a collection of parks, historic sites and recreation destinations. What else would you expect from the Birthplace of Valleyball?
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $188,679
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $201,462; Detached houses: $214,490; Townhouses or other attached units: $122,517; In 2-unit structures: $170,183; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $191,968; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $89,668
Demgraphics
Population in July 2008: 39,947. Holyoke covers 21.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 200 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 01040, 01041 - Area code: 413
Weather
Holyoke, MA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 11.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 24 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Holyoke is 45.17 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.18 Inches.
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