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Introduction to Holbrook, New York
Holbrook, New York, in Suffolk county, is 9 miles E of Brentwood, New York and 47 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, Holbrook is home to some 27,512 residents.
Holbrook History
Holbrook is a census-designated hamlet in Suffolk County, which was one of the 12 original counties of New York State. The hamlet is partially located in the Town of Islip and partly in the Town of Brookhaven. The area was originally inhabited by the Algonquian-speaking Native Americans.
Holbrook and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Holbrook
While staying in Holbrook, you can spend your leisure hours at the Long Island Museum and Long Island Maritime Museum if you are interested in exploring the history of the area. The Animal Farm Petting Zoo, Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk and the Wildlife and Ecology Center at Holtsville are ideal destinations for trips with family and friends.
Holbrook Transportation
Long Island Mac Arthur Airport is nearby.
Holbrook Higher Education
Higher educational facilities are offered by Suffolk County Community College- Ammerman Campus, Dowling College and Saint Joseph's College-Suffolk Campus.
Holbrook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Holbrook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
