Holbrook, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
11,320
Population
1,559/sq mi density
$107,768
Median Income
$47,792 per capita
$436,500
Home Value
$561,130 Zillow
$1,522
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
314
Violent Crime/100K
1,378 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$107,768 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$436,500 home value, $1,522/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
314 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
36.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Holbrook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 69.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,559/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1403°N, 70.9979°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 5.3 in |
Holbrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (3.4").