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Holbrook, New York, in Suffolk county, is 9 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 47 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Holbrook is home to some 27,512 residents.
In Holbrook, about 61% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Holbrook are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.
In 2000, Holbrook had a median family income of $76,349. The large segment of the population in Holbrook with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in New York.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($6,400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Holbrook. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 79% of the housing in Holbrook was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.
In Holbrook, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Holbrook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| 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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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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