Holbrook, 53 miles from New York City, has been known for its convenience since 1844, when the Long Island Rail Road first crossed the community. That reputation continues as the town borders the Long Island MacArthur Airport and is 2 miles from Ronkonkoma train station. “Commuters love living here,” says Norma Dispenza, a licensed real estate agent at Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty who has been working in Long Island since 2008. “You’re a little over an hour outside New York City by car or train.” Popular local restaurants line Main Street, and the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce organizes yearly community events. While many Holbrook business owners benefit from the active Chamber of Commerce, the organization also acts as a resource for residents, advocating for improved sidewalks, streetlights and other updates. The group is working on a beautification project and aims to add sidewalks and dissuade littering along the north entrance of the hamlet. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Holbrook's population was 27,220 in 2022. Most residents commute to New York City for work or work at local health care offices along Union Street. Holbrook is home to many locally owned businesses, and retail trade is one of the area's largest industries.
Located in nearby Ronkonkoma, Holbrook locals can fly out of MacArthur Airport.
There are several medical centers located right in Holbrook.
Congratulations to the first runner to finish the Halloween 5k in Holbrook.
The train from Ronkonkoma will have you from Holbrook to the city in about an hour.
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Single-family homes with yards big enough for a pool
Most of Holbrook is made up of gridded streets lined with single-family homes and mature trees. A few subdivisions line Patchogue-Holbrook Road, such as The Colony at Holbrook, and have private amenities like pools and tennis courts. No matter the subdivision, two-car garages and yards big enough for pools and sidewalks are the norm in Holbrook. Most Homes in the area are in the split-level, Cape Cod, Colonial Revival and ranch-styles with a median price of $610,000, putting Holbrook above the national median. Townhouses, condos and multifamily homes are also typical in the area. “For homebuyers, Holbrook is always at the top of their lists. People move here and never leave,” says Larry McKenna, a team leader and licensed real estate salesperson with Signature Premier Properties, who’s also a Holbrook local. The CAP Index crime score is a 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Colonial revival style homes are quite common in Holbrook.
Ranch style homes adorn the serene streets of Holbrook.
Many associations offer pools and ball courts for you to enjoy.
There are several townhome associations right in Holbrook.
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Commuters use I-495 and Ronkonkoma train station
Commonly referred to as the Long Island Expressway, Interstate 495 runs through Holbrook’s northern half, making New York City a 60- to 90-minute drive west, depending on traffic. Ronkonkoma is the nearest train station, sitting 2 miles west. Residents who live close to Main Street might catch a Suffolk Country Transit bus to reach the station. The Long Island MacArthur Airport is near the train station and offers commercial flights. “People directly under the flight path can hear the planes, but being close to the airport far outweighs the sound,” McKenna says. The Long Island Community Hospital is 7 miles away.
Quickly access major highways like the LIE and Sunrise Highway from Holbrook.
Holbrook residents can catch a train to NYC or out east from nearby Ronkonkoma LIRR station.
If you prefer to ride the bus there is a stop on almost every corner.
Long Island Community Hospital is located just minutes from Holbrook.
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B-plus rated Sachem Central School District
The Sachem Central School District, which receives a B-plus from Niche, serves the Holbrook area. The school district has 15 schools, three of which are in the Holbrook area, such as Grundy Avenue Elementary School.
Seneca Middle School is located off of Main Street near Holbrook.
Grundy Avenue School is an above average, public school located in Holbrook.
Sachem High School North has 1,923 students in grades 9-12.
Sachem High School East is an above average, public school located in Farmingville.
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Books and lattes at Sachem Public Library
The Sachem Public Library has been a pillar of Holbrook and its surrounding communities for over a century. Visitors can get coffee at Brewport Cafe and relax on a bench while their kids explore the Discovery Grove, an outdoor classroom with a water station and mud kitchen. Golfers can play the 18-hole course at Holbrook Country Club. Residents in the east half of Holbrook might stop by Roberts Street Park to let their kids climb around the playground equipment or practice on the paved basketball court. Sans Souci County Park is a nature preserve with lakes, bike trails and hiking trails, all less than 4 miles south. Many of Long Island’s public beaches on the south shore are less than 6 miles south. Holbrook experiences all four seasons, though the change in weather is more drastic in the summer and winter seasons. Snow is common in the winter and the average low is 25 F. Summers are hot and humid, with an average high of 82 F.
Enjoy a coffee or a treat at Brewport Café located inside Sachem Public Library in Holbrook.
Corey's Creek Park in Blue Point is a destination for Holbrook residents.
Enjoy a game of tennis or pickleball on the modern and well maintained courts of Holbrook Park.
Enjoy the fantastic facilities of the Sachem Public Library in Holbrook.
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Dining on Main Street
The community’s Main Street is full of locally owned eateries. Holbrook Commons, a strip mall off Patchogue-Holbrook Road, also hosts local eateries like Karvers Grille and Paul’s Bagel Café. Grocery shoppers have several options, such as locally owned Lombardi’s Gourmet Market, Stop & Shop or Costco. Other nationally known stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ulta Beauty and Best Buy are less than 4 miles east in the Patchogue Mall.
Enjoy a freshly made Italian hero from Lombardi's Gourmet Market in Holbrook.
Head over to Señor Taco in Holbrook for Taco Tuesday.
There are plenty of big box stores at the Patchogue Mall near Holbrook.
All of your grocery needs are available at Stop and Shop in Holbrook.
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Annual Holbrook Carnival and Fair
The Holbrook Chamber of Commerce hosts several community events, from the Memorial Day Parade to the St. Patrick’s Day Holbrook 5K run. Its most popular gathering is the Annual Holbrook Chamber Carnival & Festival. “The fair is every August, and thousands of people come out for it. It’s held at the Holbrook Country Club, which is a beautiful course,” McKenna says. The event provides classic end-of-summer entertainment, like Ferris wheel rides, funnel cake stands and fireworks.
Religious holidays and services are held at local houses of worship such as the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Abundant Life Church of God and The St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. The St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, built in 1865, is a historical and community staple that runs a preschool.
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