Brockton, MA
Living in Brockton
Bikeability55
Walkability49
Commute26
Public Transit63
Affordability47
Public Safety28
Airports47
Hospitals39
Colleges79
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Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
96kPopulation+1.7k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black44%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other9%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate34%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$8.6k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service27%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$265kMedian Home Value-$7.2k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$974Median Monthly Rent+$126 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene26%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas57%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brockton
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Plymouth County42
Property Crime in Brockton
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Plymouth County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 13 |
| Feb | 30 | 4 | 11 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 5 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brockton
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado5
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brockton, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brockton, MA
Brockton Area Sda Academy
1 miles, E
Trinity Catholic Academy
1 miles, E
Easton Country Day School
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Brockton, MA
Stonehill College
3 miles, SW
Bridgewater State University
7 miles, S
Wheaton College
11 miles, SW
Curry College
12 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brockton, MA
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
2 miles, E
Good Samaritan Medical Center
2 miles, NW
South Shore Hospital
7 miles, NE
Norwood Hospital
12 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Brockton, MA
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
32 miles, SW
Worcester Regional Airport
45 miles, W