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Living in
Holt.
Holt is an unincorporated community in Ingham County, MI. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Holt
Living in Holt means settling into a rapidly growing suburban community that's experienced massive expansion over the past two decades—the population more than doubled from 2000 to 2020. It's close enough to Lansing for convenient access to jobs and amenities, with an average commute of about 22 minutes, but maintains its own distinct character as a bedroom community. Housing is reasonably affordable compared to many Michigan suburbs, with a median home value around $226,000 and median rent at $1,323 monthly, though home values and rents have been climbing.
Holt at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Foreign-Born
6.3%
Broadband Internet
89.8%
of households
Population Growth
-3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.3% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Holt: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Holt, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (21.8%), and 2.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
17.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.4%
of households
Married Couples
46.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.34
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 17% above MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Holt
In Holt, rent runs 17% above the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,483
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $264,813 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MI
Unemployment in Holt
Unemployment in Ingham County, which includes Holt, is close to the MI average.
Unemployment rate
Holt: Ingham County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ingham County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Holt Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.3 min avg
How Holt residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Holt, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
Regional airport · few flights117k passengers boarded in 2025
- 66 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Ingham County Sheriff's Office, which covers Holt, runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
228.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
395.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Ingham County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ingham County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ingham County, which includes Holt, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Hail | $375,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110.2M |
| 2022 | 6 | Winter Storm | $85,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $70,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $125,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.0M |
| 2018 | 2 | Winter Storm | $100,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ingham County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ingham County, which includes Holt, is typically good — 265 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
265
per year
Moderate Days
92
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Ingham County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Holt has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.3"
Annual Snowfall
36.0"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
145
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.08" |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 1.60" |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 1.68" |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 3.55" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.36" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.79" |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 3.37" |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.45" |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.17" |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.12" |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.55" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 1.60" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Holt
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Holt's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mclaren Greater Lansing
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Lansing
Edward W Sparrow Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Lansing
Brightwell Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 9 mi away · East Lansing
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Holt
Holt's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Holt (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 40,922 students · in-state tuition $17,256 · 82% graduate · median earnings $74,168 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,207 students · in-state tuition $4,100 · 19% graduate · median earnings $44,318 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 197 students · in-state tuition $19,920 · 30% graduate · median earnings $36,738 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 77 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Holt
Holt has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (77 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
77 mi awayPublic Libraries in Holt
Holt-Delhi Branch Library
2078 Aurelius Road, Holt
Cities Near Holt
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Holt?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Holt FAQ
Is Holt, Michigan affordable?⌄
Holt's median rent is $1,317/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $86,472/year. Median home value is $226,400.
Is Holt, Michigan safe?⌄
Holt is policed by the Ingham County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 228 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 396 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Holt, Michigan?⌄
Ingham County, which includes Holt, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Holt, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Holt is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,317/month and median household income is $86,472/year. The median home value is $226,400. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Holt, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Holt is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from