The Town FilesHoltsville, New York
Community in Suffolk County · population 18,937 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $520,600
- Household income
- $133,679
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 38.9
Holtsville is a community of 18,937 people in Suffolk County, New York. The median home is worth $520,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of New York towns, better transit than 88% of New York towns, more of a college town than 87% of New York towns.
How Holtsville ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Holtsville is worth $520,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $133,679, which is more affordable than 27% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,342 a month. 86.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holtsville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $520,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,342 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $133,679 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Holtsville
| People | Holtsville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 32.9 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.8% | 91.1% |
Weather in Holtsville
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 24.6°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.8 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 98 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holtsville since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on November 13, 2021 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 24, 2004.
Severe weather in Suffolk County since 1996
Suffolk County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4839: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| August 25, 2024 | Severe Storm | EM-3613: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 15, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4694: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Suffolk County
Suffolk County had 679,594 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,121 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Holtsville itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Holtsville
3 public schools with 1,892 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAGAMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 898 | 10.0 |
| CHIPPEWA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 524 | 12.8 |
| WAVERLY AVENUE SCHOOL | K-5 | 470 | 11.5 |
Towns near Holtsville
- Holbrook, NY1.8 mi · 26,487 people · home $536,200
- Farmingville, NY1.9 mi · 14,983 people · home $472,100
- North Patchogue, NY2.2 mi · 6,751 people · home $450,600
- Medford, NY3.1 mi · 24,247 people · home $476,200
- Patchogue, NY3.6 mi · 12,408 people · home $477,600
- Lake Ronkonkoma, NY3.8 mi · 18,619 people · home $525,000
- Selden, NY4.1 mi · 21,262 people · home $462,000
- Ronkonkoma, NY4.2 mi · 18,955 people · home $489,100
Holtsville questions
Is Holtsville, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holtsville scores better for retirees than 15% of New York towns and quieter than 19%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Holtsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Holtsville is valued at $520,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $133,679, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $2,342 a month.
What is the weather like in Holtsville?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 31.8 inches of snow.
Does Holtsville get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holtsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on November 13, 2021. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)