Holbrook, New York facts for kids
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Holbrook, New York
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 Holbrook, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.88 sq mi (17.83 km2) |
| • Land | 6.88 sq mi (17.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26,487 |
| • Density | 3,848.18/sq mi (1,485.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 |
| ZIP Code |
11741
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| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-35056 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0952975 |
Holbrook is a community in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a small area with a defined population. In 2020, about 26,487 people lived here. Holbrook is right next to the eastern side of Long Island MacArthur Airport.
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Holbrook's Past: A Look at History
Holbrook likely got its name from a stream. People called this stream either "Old Brook" or "Hollow Brook."
Long ago, Holbrook was part of a huge piece of land. This land was called the Islip Grange estate. William Nicoll bought this 51,000-acre estate in 1697. He was the son of Matthias Nicoll, who was once the mayor of New York City.
For many years, Holbrook was mostly farmland. In 1844, the Long Island Rail Road reached the area. This made it easier for people to travel here. Then, in 1848, a man named Alexander McCotter bought 5,000 acres. He planned out the community, making it ready for more people to move in.
The oldest building still standing from that time is St. John's Lutheran Church. It was built in 1863. Later, in 1875, a cigar factory opened near the train station.
Holbrook started to grow much faster in the mid-1900s. In 1931, only 321 people lived there. By 1965, the population grew to 2,500. Just ten years later, in 1975, it jumped to 15,000 people! This big growth happened after the Long Island Expressway was built in 1969. The Long Island MacArthur Airport also grew, bringing more people to the area.
Where is Holbrook? Geography and Climate
Holbrook covers an area of about 6.88 square miles (17.83 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Holbrook's Weather
Holbrook has a climate with hot summers. The average monthly temperatures change a lot. In January, it is about 30.9 degrees Fahrenheit (around -0.6 degrees Celsius). In July, it gets warmer, averaging 74.0 degrees Fahrenheit (around 23.3 degrees Celsius).
Who Lives in Holbrook? Population Facts
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| 2020 | 26,487 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 27,512 people living in Holbrook. There were about 9,019 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these households, about 7,350, were families.
The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.38 people.
Holbrook has people of all ages. About 25.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 7.5% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Holbrook was 35 years old.
In 2007, the average income for a household in Holbrook was about $96,530. For families, the average income was about $101,336.
Learning in Holbrook: Schools and Library
All of Holbrook is part of the Sachem Central School District. This school district is separate from the town's borders.
Holbrook has several schools within its area:
- Elementary Schools: Grundy Elementary, Nokomis Elementary, and Merrimac Elementary.
- Middle School: Seneca Middle School.
For high school, students from Holbrook go to one of two schools. Depending on where they live, they attend either Sachem High School North or Sachem High School East. Students in the north and west parts of Holbrook go to Sachem High School North. This school is in Lake Ronkonkoma. Students in the south and east parts go to Sachem High School East. This school is in Farmingville.
The Sachem Public Library is also located in Holbrook. It is a great place for everyone to read and learn.
Getting Around Holbrook: Transportation
Holbrook has several important roads and ways to travel.
Major Roads
Many roads pass through or near Holbrook:
I-495 (Long Island Expressway): This major highway has an exit (Exit 61) that leads to Holbrook.
New York State Route 454: Also known as Suffolk County Veterans' Memorial Highway.
New York State Route 27: This road, called Sunrise POW/MIA Highway, forms the southern edge of Holbrook. You can get on or off at Exit 50 (eastbound) or Exit 51 (westbound).
CR-19: Known as Patchogue-Holbrook Road.
CR-18: This road is called Broadway Avenue.
CR-19A: Known as Main Street.
CR-97: This road, Nicolls Road, forms part of Holbrook's eastern border.
CR-16: Called Portion Road, it forms the northern border of Holbrook.- Lincoln Avenue: This road is near the western edge of Holbrook.
Bus Services
Bus service in Holbrook is provided by Suffolk County Transit. This helps people get around without a car.
Train Access
Holbrook is on the Ronkonkoma Branch of the Long Island Rail Road. The Holbrook train station closed in 1962. So, the closest train stations are now the Ronkonkoma station or the Medford station.
Airport Nearby
Long Island MacArthur Airport is very close to Holbrook. It is only about 3 miles away. This airport makes it easy for people to travel by air.
