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Holbrook

Pop. 26,449·53rd most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,827/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$862
Stable (Monthly)
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Holbrook · $2,827
More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,827/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$113,000/yr
Local median income
$144,760/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Holbrook's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,940
1 BR
$2,350
2 BR
$2,710
3 BR
$3,510
4 BR+
$3,760
Research median
$2,710/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,924/yr
At $2,827/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Holbrook, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,449
Median income
$144,760
Median age
40.9
Renters
20.4%
Age distribution
20.7%
20.3%
27.1%
14.7%
17.1%
Under 1820.7%
18–3420.3%
35–5427.1%
55–6414.7%
65+17.1%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
81.7%
16.7%
White81.7%
Black3.8%
Hispanic16.7%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
28.7%
30%
34.4%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma28.7%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+34.4%
Housing tenure
79.6%
20.4%
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Holbrook, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$123,665 → $144,760
up 17.1%
Population
26,958 → 26,449
down 1.9%
Renter share
21.5% → 20.4%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
33.8% → 34.4%
+0.6 pts
Median age
40.4 → 40.9
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Holbrook, NY now reports about $144,760, up from $123,665 in 2021. Census counts show Holbrook, NY losing about 509 residents over the five-year window, down 1.9% on net.

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At $2,827/mo, how Holbrook rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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About renting in Holbrook, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Holbrook is $2,827/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,710/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,350/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,510/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($144,760/yr), Holbrook ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Holbrook an affordable city for renters?

Holbrook is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,827/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($144,760/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Holbrook falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Holbrook?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,827/mo in Holbrook. The local median household income is $144,760/yr, meaning the typical Holbrook household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Holbrook?

Rent in Holbrook has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Holbrook rent compare to other cities in New York?

Holbrook is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #53 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,827/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Holbrook?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Holbrook ($2,827/mo): Patchogue ($2,679/mo), Bohemia ($2,686/mo).

What percentage of Holbrook residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.4% of Holbrook households are renters, while 79.6% are owner-occupied. Holbrook leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Holbrook rent compare to the national average?

Holbrook's median rent of $2,827/mo is $862 (44%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #53 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,827/mo, rent takes ~23% of Holbrook's median household income ($144,760/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Holbrook 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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