Brookline, MA
Living in Brookline
Bikeability97
Walkability99
Commute33
Public Transit92
Affordability3
Public Safety62
Airports54
Hospitals72
Colleges95
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools82
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
59kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
83%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
53%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian17%
Black3%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate6%
Some College8%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree54%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$117kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
32 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more26%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector58%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts78%
Military<1%
Sales and office12%
Service7%
Commute
Bicycle6%
Car, truck, or van38%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation30%
Taxicab<1%
Walked17%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$933kMedian Home Value+$251k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$2.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$550 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached18%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K21%
$1M to $1.49M19%
$1.5M to $1.99M11%
$2M or more14%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas3%
Utility gas59%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brookline
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Norfolk County21
Property Crime in Brookline
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Norfolk County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(30%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump21%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 30 | 4 | 12 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 10 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brookline
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brookline, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brookline, MA
The Park School
1 miles, SE
Maimonides School Elementary Section
1 miles, NE
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael High School for Boys
1 miles, NW
Brimmer & May School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Brookline, MA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brookline, MA
Arbour Hospital, The
2 miles, E
Faulkner Hospital-Brigham and Women's
2 miles, SE
St Elizabeth's Medical Center
2 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Brookline, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
38 miles, W
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
44 miles, S
Manchester Airport
45 miles, N