Cost of Living in Holbrook, NY

Population 26,256 · New York · Data vintage 2023

173
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Holbrook lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $504,000 — 65% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in New York.

Holbrook is about 30 miles south of Bridgeport, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 100% higher than Bridgeport's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 165
Rent 185

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Holbrook

The median home value in Holbrook is $504,100 — 65% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,427/month, 85% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $139,116/year is 87% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 61.1°F and lows of 45.2°F, with about 31.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Holbrook has a cost of living index of 173 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 73% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$504,100
65% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$646,986
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,427/mo
85% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,950/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 77.8%
Renter-occupied 22.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,427
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,041/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
34.2 min
27% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.3%
Carpooled
6.0%
Public transit
4.0%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
8.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$139,116
87% above avg
Per Capita Income
$54,634
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
18% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.2%
Graduate degree 14.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.9
Male median age 41.2
Female median age 40.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
45.2°F
Annual Precip
46"
Annual Snowfall
31.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394148586877838175645444
Low °F 252632415161676659473830
Precip" 3.663.294.514.063.284.003.264.243.603.973.414.71
Snow" 10.39.46.50.60.00.00.00.00.00.00.54.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
76.2%
Good air days/yr
195
Max AQI recorded
86
PM2.5 days
278
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Holbrook, NY?

Holbrook has a cost index of 173 (100 = national average). It is 73% above the national average.

What is average rent in Holbrook, NY?

The median gross rent in Holbrook is $2,427 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Holbrook?

The median home value in Holbrook is $504,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Holbrook?

The median household income in Holbrook is $139,116 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Holbrook, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Holbrook is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Holbrook, NY affordable?

Holbrook is above average in cost of living, with an index of 173 — about 73% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Holbrook?

Holbrook has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 45.2°F. Annual precipitation is 46". Average annual snowfall is 31.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Holbrook at a Glance

Population
26,256
Median Income
$139,116
Home Value
$504,100
Median Rent
$2,427/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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