salaryRent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.9 minutes each way. Most homes (84%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,280 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 7 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Holbrook?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Holbrook
| Size | Holbrook | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,231 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,747 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Holbrook overall?
Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Holbrook, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Holbrook
Life in Holbrook
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Holbrook?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,022 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $465,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,540 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Holbrook, MA?
Renting in Holbrook costs a median of about $1,207 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Holbrook?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,280 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Holbrook cheap or expensive?
Holbrook is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.7% of the typical household income of $124,254. It ranks 7th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Holbrook?
The median homeowner in Holbrook pays $6,105 a year in property taxes, about 1.31% of the median home value.
Is Holbrook more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Holbrook?
The median home value in Holbrook is $465,400, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
11,380 people live in Holbrook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.