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Living in
Holbrook.
Holbrook is an unincorporated community in Norfolk County, MA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Holbrook
Holbrook is a community of 11,320 people in Massachusetts. The median household income is $115,210, and median home values are around $465,400. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Holbrook at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Foreign-Born
18.9%
Broadband Internet
85.2%
of households
Population Growth
+2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.9% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Holbrook: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Holbrook, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (21.7%), and 7.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
19.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.7%
of households
Married Couples
47.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Holbrook
In Holbrook, home values are 17% below the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,105
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $557,810 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below MA average
Unemployment in Holbrook
Unemployment in Norfolk County, which includes Holbrook, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the MA average.
Unemployment rate
Holbrook: Norfolk County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Norfolk County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Holbrook is about 2% of Norfolk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Holbrook Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute37.9 min avg
How Holbrook residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Holbrook, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 38% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Holbrook runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
218
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,090.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Holbrook Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Norfolk County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Norfolk County, which includes Holbrook, the most common type is strong wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,200 |
| 2024 | 14 | High Wind | $4,200 |
| 2023 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $48,800 |
| 2022 | 25 | Strong Wind | $17,500 |
| 2021 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $322,000 |
| 2020 | 57 | Strong Wind | $30.2M |
| 2019 | 27 | Strong Wind | $90,800 |
| 2018 | 45 | Strong Wind | $240,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Norfolk County, county-wide
Holbrook is about 2% of Norfolk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Norfolk County, which includes Holbrook, is typically good — 308 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
308
per year
Moderate Days
55
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Norfolk County, county-wide
Holbrook is about 2% of Norfolk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Holbrook has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.9"
Annual Snowfall
69.7"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 18°F | 4.50" |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 4.00" |
| Mar | 44°F | 27°F | 5.52" |
| Apr | 56°F | 38°F | 4.76" |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 3.82" |
| Jun | 75°F | 58°F | 4.63" |
| Jul | 82°F | 64°F | 3.47" |
| Aug | 80°F | 63°F | 3.91" |
| Sep | 73°F | 56°F | 4.06" |
| Oct | 61°F | 44°F | 5.49" |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 4.31" |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 5.39" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Holbrook
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Holbrook's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
South Shore Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · South Weymouth
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Brockton
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Brockton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Holbrook
Holbrook's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Holbrook (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 18,248 students · in-state tuition $71,372 · 89% graduate · median earnings $89,087 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 17,326 students · in-state tuition $69,289 · 91% graduate · median earnings $99,371 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Massachusetts-Boston
11 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,512 students · in-state tuition $16,558 · 62% graduate · median earnings $70,597 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,085 students · in-state tuition $73,508 · 91% graduate · median earnings $112,178 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 7,829 students · in-state tuition $12,194 · 60% graduate · median earnings $61,441 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,468 students · in-state tuition $54,000 · 61% graduate · median earnings $43,451 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Adams National Historical Park, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Holbrook
Holbrook has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Adams National Historical Park (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
7 mi awayBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
11 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awayPublic Libraries in Holbrook
Holbrook Public Library
2 Plymouth St., Holbrook
Cities Near Holbrook
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Holbrook?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Holbrook FAQ
Is Holbrook, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Holbrook's violent crime rate was 218 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1090 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Holbrook, Massachusetts?⌄
Norfolk County, which includes Holbrook, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Holbrook, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Holbrook is 38 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from