Holbrook, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Holbrook is a small city in New York with a population of 26,256. Residents earn $139,116 per year, which is 85% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
26,256 Population 3,816/sq mi density
$139,116 Median Income $54,634 per capita
$504,100 Home Value $646,987 Zillow
$2,427 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$139,116 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$504,100 home value, $2,427/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $139,116
85% higher than US avg
Home Value $504,100
79% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.4%
1% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,427
109% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.9%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.0%
76% lower than US avg

How Holbrook Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population26,256
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density3,816/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A+
Median Income$139,116
Per Capita$54,634
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$504,100
Rent$2,427
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$646,987

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.0%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation79 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+93.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Libraries63

Is Holbrook a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Holbrook receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Holbrook stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Holbrook is $139,116, which is significantly higher than the national average — 85% above $75,149. This places Holbrook among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Holbrook is $504,100, making it a premium housing market at 79% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,427 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Holbrook experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 31.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Holbrook has a population of 26,256 with a density of 3,816 people per square mile. The median age is 40.9 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.6%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 3.4% Black.

Population

26,256
Total Population
3,816
People / sq mi
40.9yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
6.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Holbrook vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.7%
8% above US avg
Spanish15.3%
14% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Holbrook vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Holbrook is $139,116, which is 85% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Holbrook vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$139,116
85% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,634
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.0%
76% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,828
Healthcare6,152
Retail5,602
Manufacturing820

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.8 min
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Holbrook is $504,100, 79% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,427 (109% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $646,987.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$504,100
79% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$646,987
Median List Price$632,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$632,000
$/Sq Ft$363
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio103.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory22

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,427
109% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,951

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate3.09%
In Holbrook, 28.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.0% report depression. 21.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Holbrook vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.9%
10% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity21.9%
Depression18.0%
Mental Distress16.2%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Checkup Rate79.2%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.9/10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities6,152

Crime Rates: Holbrook vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Holbrook has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.0 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall31.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²)
Population Density3,816/sq mi
Coordinates40.7944°N, 73.0700°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 33.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.4%
1% below US avg
High School+93.1%
School Test Score5.39
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,816/sq mi
Total Area6.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Restaurants3,828
Retail Stores5,602

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.8 min
Work from Home8.6%

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