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Holbrook, NY

High Pressure

Living in Holbrook, NY costs about 41% more than the national average (Cost Index: 141). Housing is the main driver — the typical home value of $504,100 is well above the $303,400 US median. The local median household income is $139,116, which helps frame the place-side housing burden.

Holbrook already reads as a high-pressure housing market, with 21% rent burden, 3.6x home-price-to-income, and a housing index of 166. Treat this page as a stress test for rent, mortgage, and tax burden before assuming the move works.Data Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 · BEA RPP 2023 · Zillow ZHVI

Data Updated: March 2026
Housing Feasibility Verdict
Stretch

Based on your household income, housing mode, local rent, home value, property tax, and mortgage assumptions for Holbrook.

Monthly Housing
$2,427/mo
Lower of rent or buy scenario
Housing Burden
21%
Healthy
Residual Cash
$8,666/mo
After housing and debt · $2,889/person
Rent vs Buy
Buying can be tested
Main pressure: everyday costs
Assumptions
Housing Mode
Confidence: MediumHome source: ACSRent source: ACSBEA proxy: msaHousehold size: 3Down payment: 20%Fixed burden: 25%
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Cost Index
141
Very Expensive
Based on housing costs · See methodology
Median Home Value
$504,100
Source: Census ACS
National: $303,400
Median Rent
$2,427/mo
Source: Census ACS
National: $1,348/mo
Household Income
$139,116
National: $78,538
Population
26,256
Purchasing Power
126
100 = national baseline

Cost of Living Breakdown

Each index uses 100 as the US national average. A score of 150 means 50% more expensive; 80 means 20% cheaper.

Housing Cost Index
166 / 100
66% above average
Rent Index
180 / 100
80% above average
Goods & Groceries
110 / 100
10% pricier than average
Utilities
127 / 100
27% higher utility bills
Healthcare & Services
106 / 100
6% above average
Overall Index
141
Very Expensive · 41% above average

Holbrook Mortgage Calculator

Pre-filled with the local median home value of $504,100 and New York's property tax rate of 1.72%.

Household Housing Budget

Local median household income is shown only as a place-side affordability input. Personal salary, filing status, and take-home pay analysis belong in salary.city.

Local Household Income
$139,116
Census ACS place context
Rent Burden Estimate
21%
Typical annual rent / local household income
Home Price to Income
3.6x
Typical home value / local household income
Use this section to judge whether Holbrook looks structurally manageable for a household budget. For a specific job offer, filing status, payroll taxes, or salary equivalence across cities, run the income-side decision in salary.city.

Property Tax in Holbrook, NY

Est. Annual Property Tax
$8,671
Monthly Impact
$723
Added to your mortgage
Effective Rate
1.72%
National avg: ~1.00%

New York Place Tax Context

Tax TypeNew YorkNational Avg
Property Tax Rate1.72%1.00%
Top Income Tax Rate10.9%~5.0%
State Sales Tax8.52%~5.0%

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Cost Index Comparison (100 = National Avg)

Housing CostsNational Avg: 100
Holbrook, NY: 166
Rent Prices
180

FAQ: Living in Holbrook

Is Holbrook, NY an expensive place to live?+

Yes — Holbrook is about 41% more expensive than the national average, with an overall Cost Index of 141. Housing is the biggest factor: the typical home here is valued around $504,100, and monthly rents average roughly $2,427. Day-to-day costs like groceries and utilities tend to run higher than average as well.

How does Holbrook fit a household housing budget?+

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $2,427, while local median household income is $139,116. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 21% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

How much are taxes in Holbrook, NY?+

New York has a progressive state income tax with a top rate of 10.9%. The effective property tax rate is 1.72%. On a home worth $504,100, that translates to roughly $8,671 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 8.52% on everyday purchases.

How much does it cost to rent in Holbrook, NY?+

The typical monthly rent in Holbrook is around $2,427. That's about 80% higher than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $504,100, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

How much does a house cost in Holbrook, NY?+

The median home in Holbrook is valued at $504,100. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $2,549/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 78% of residents here own their homes.

Are groceries and utilities expensive in Holbrook?+

Grocery prices in Holbrook are noticeably pricier compared to the rest of the US (index: 110, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are on the high side (index: 127). Both add meaningful weight to your monthly budget here.

What is Holbrook, NY like to live in?+

Holbrook is a small town with a population of about 26,256. The median age of residents is 40.9, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 4.99%, well below the national average of 12.4%.

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Reviewed by LivabilityCalc Research Team
Financial Data Analysts · Census & Economic Data Specialists
Data Sources & Methodology
  • Real Estate & Housing: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI, Smoothed & Seasonally Adjusted) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI). Structural fallback utilizes U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates.
  • Goods, Utilities & Services: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Metropolitan Area Regional Price Parities (MARPP), incorporating verified State Nonmetropolitan averages.
  • Mortgage Rates: Freddie Mac 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (PMMS) via Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
  • Tax Context: State-level property, sales, and income-tax context used for place-side relocation planning. Personal take-home pay and offer analysis are handled by salary.city.
  • Index Methodology: Weighting matrix derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Expenditure Surveys (CEX) distributional models. Baseline standardized at 100. (Read methodology details)
Last data update: March 2026 · Mortgage rates updated monthly