Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Holbrook, MA
$534,000Median listing price
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About Holbrook
Holbrook is a small town of about 11,400 between Braintree and Brockton, one of the most affordable South Shore addresses with commuter-rail access. Housing is mostly capes, ranches, and modest colonials around a compact town center.
Home prices in Holbrook
The median listing price in Holbrook is $534,000.
Top places in Holbrook
- Post Office Square — historic town center (shown in the Commons postcard).
- Marylou's Coffee — the local outpost of the South Shore chain (shown in the Commons photo).
- Holbrook Town Hall and the town center.
- Nearby Blue Hills and Ames Nowell State Park for trails.
Commuting from Holbrook
- MBTA Commuter Rail Fall River/New Bedford Line — Holbrook/Randolph station to South Station, roughly 35–45 minutes (approximate); MBTA 230 bus to Quincy Center (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~30–40 minutes via Route 37/139 and Route 24/I-93 (longer at rush hour).
Schools in Holbrook
Public schools: Holbrook Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Holbrook FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Holbrook, MA?
The median listing price in Holbrook is $534,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Holbrook, MA?
MBTA Commuter Rail Fall River/New Bedford Line — Holbrook/Randolph station to South Station, roughly 35–45 minutes (approximate); MBTA 230 bus to Quincy Center (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Holbrook, MA?
Holbrook is served by Holbrook Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.