Holden, MA 01522 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Holden, MA—01522

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$517,000

1.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$119,000

17.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

77.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.6%

Median Rent

$2,420

4.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,100

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$2,420

9.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,250

11.3% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Holden, MA

01520

Home Price Trends — Holden, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Holden, MA is $517,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.1%. This indicates that home prices in Holden, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$517,000	1.1%
Single Family	$547,000	0.9%
Condos	$357,000	3.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Holden, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Holden, MA is $2,590, with a year-over-year rent change of -4.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Holden, MA is 1-bedrooms: $2,100, 2-bedrooms: $2,390, 3-bedrooms: $3,250, 4-bedrooms: $2,900. The most common rental property sizes in Holden, MA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 57.7% and 26.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,420	$2,590
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$2,100	$2,100
2 Bed Rent	$2,420	$2,390
3 Bed Rent	$3,250	$3,250
4 Bed Rent	$2,900	$2,900

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

16.0%

2 Bedrooms

57.7%

3 Bedrooms

26.3%

Property Listings — Holden, MA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Holden, MA is 69. This is a increase of 96.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$500,000	-2.0%
Listing Count	4	-36.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	-36.0%
Days on Market	19	77.0%

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Demographics — Holden, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Holden, MA has a population of 3,020, which has decreased by -4.9% over the past 5 years. Holden, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.1% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 54.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,020	-4.9%
% Under 18	21.1%	-18.5%
% Seniors	14.7%	-29.0%
% WFH	12.9%	279.4%
% w/ College Degree	54.4%	0.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Holden, MA is a predominantly white area, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Holden, MA is asian, making up 3.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.3% of the population in Holden, MA, and this percentage has increased by 53.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	88.6%	-0.6%
% Black	2.7%	237.5%
% Hispanic	1.2%	-86.0%
% Asian	3.9%	69.6%
% Foreign Born	8.3%	53.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Holden, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 122 mortgage originations in Holden, MA, of which 98.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 46.0%, with 10.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Holden, MA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	122
% Conventional Loans	98.0%
% Government Loans	2.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Holden, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Holden, MA under the Section 8 program is 3.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Holden, MA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	5
Total Units Section 8	5
% Rentals under Section 8	3.1%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$650	$2,100	$1,450
2 Bedroom	-$560	$2,420	$1,860
3 Bedroom	-$970	$3,250	$2,280
4 Bedroom	-$390	$2,900	$2,510

Holden, MA—01522

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Holden, MA

Home Price Trends — Holden, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Holden, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Holden, MA

Demographics — Holden, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Holden, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Holden, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Holden, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Holden, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.7
Median Home Price	$517,000
Median Household Income	$119,000

Holden, MA—01522

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Holden, MA

Home Price Trends — Holden, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Holden, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Holden, MA

Demographics — Holden, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Holden, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Holden, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Holden, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Holden, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Holden, MA

Princeton, MA

West Boylston, MA

Paxton, MA

Rutland, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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