salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.1 minutes each way. Most homes (79.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,200 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 244 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Holbrook?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Holbrook
| Size | Holbrook | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,557 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,563 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,896 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,996 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,692 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Holbrook overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Holbrook, so the New York 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 $1,115 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $536,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Holbrook, NY?
Renting in Holbrook costs a median of about $2,605 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Holbrook?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,200 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Holbrook cheap or expensive?
Holbrook is rated OK: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $156,124. It ranks 244th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Holbrook?
The median homeowner in Holbrook pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.87% of the median home value.
Is Holbrook more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% 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 $536,200, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
26,449 people live in Holbrook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.