The Town FilesHolbrook, Massachusetts
Community in Norfolk County · population 11,405 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $465,400
- Household income
- $115,210
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 42.8
Holbrook is a community of 11,405 people in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $465,400, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks better transit than 94% of Massachusetts towns, more walkable than 80% of Massachusetts towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of Massachusetts towns.
How Holbrook ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Holbrook is worth $465,400, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $115,210, which is more affordable than 74% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,094 a month. 84.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holbrook | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $465,400 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,094 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $115,210 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 84.0% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Holbrook
| People | Holbrook | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.6% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.9% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 37.9 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 93.9% |
Weather in Holbrook
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 20.6°F. About 50.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.3 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holbrook since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 21, 1956 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 18, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 6, 1999.
Severe weather in Norfolk County since 1996
Norfolk County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| April 18, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4651: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Norfolk County
Norfolk County had 346,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $84,497 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Holbrook itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Holbrook
2 public schools with 1,309 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy | PK-5 | 669 | 12.6 |
| Holbrook Middle High School | 6-12 | 640 | 13.3 |
Towns near Holbrook
- Abington, MA2.7 mi · 17,062 people · home $539,600
- Avon, MA2.9 mi · 4,777 people · home $509,600
- Randolph Town, MA3.9 mi · 34,984 people · home $496,400
- Brockton, MA4.2 mi · 105,643 people · home $437,500
- Braintree Town, MA4.6 mi · 39,143 people · home $656,800
- Rockland, MA4.6 mi · 17,803 people · home $472,900
- Whitman, MA5.2 mi · 15,121 people · home $472,700
- Weymouth Town, MA5.4 mi · 57,437 people · home $552,100
Holbrook questions
Is Holbrook, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holbrook scores better for retirees than 15% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 39%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Holbrook?
The median owner-occupied home in Holbrook is valued at $465,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $115,210, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,094 a month.
What is the weather like in Holbrook?
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.2 inches of precipitation a year and 34.3 inches of snow.
Does Holbrook get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holbrook since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 21, 1956. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)