What are the schools like in Holtsville, NY?

Holtsville is served primarily by SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Holtsville?

The median household income in Holtsville, NY is $128,444 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Holtsville, NY?

Holtsville has an average high temperature of 39.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.8 inches.

Holtsville, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Holtsville, NY affordable or expensive?

Holtsville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Holtsville is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $456,900 and the median rent is $2,055 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Holtsville, NY?

Holtsville has a violent crime rate of 81.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1157.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Holtsville, NY a Good Place to Live?

Holtsville is a small city of 19,597 in New York, with a median household income of $128,444 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Holtsville stands out for solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Holtsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Holtsville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Holtsville's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Holtsville costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Holtsville, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$456,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,055	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$128,444	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Holtsville's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.3 /100k

Property Crime

1157.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Holtsville is served primarily by SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Holtsville, NY	National Avg
School District	SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Holtsville sees average highs of 39.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July, with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation and 31.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Holtsville, NY
Average High — January	39.2°F
Average High — July	82.8°F
Annual Precipitation	46.0"
Annual Snowfall	31.8"

Demographics

Metric	Holtsville, NY	National Avg
Population	19,597	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	13.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Holtsville

Holtsville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

11742

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holtsville, NY affordable or expensive?

Holtsville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Holtsville roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $456,900 and median rent is $2,055/month.

What is the crime rate in Holtsville, NY?

Holtsville's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1157.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Holtsville?

Public schools in Holtsville are operated by SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 33.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Holtsville, NY a good place to live?

Holtsville, NY has a population of 19,597, a median household income of $128,444, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Holtsville?

Holtsville averages 39.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches with about 31.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Holtsville?

Holtsville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 11742.

What is the population of Holtsville?

The population of Holtsville, New York is 19,597 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Holtsville?

Key numbers for living in Holtsville: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $456,900, median household income $128,444, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holtsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.