Brookline Town, MA

Living in Brookline Town

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Bikeability 97
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Walkability 99
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 3
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 95
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Schools 82
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Residents

59k Population +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

$117k Median 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

$933k Median Home Value +$251k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$2.2k Median 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 Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Norfolk County21

Property Crime in Brookline Town

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 Town

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brookline Town, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Brookline Town, MA

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The Park School
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Brookline Town, MA

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Newbury College
0 miles, N
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Pine Manor College
1 miles, W
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Boston College
2 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brookline Town, MA

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Airports

Airports near Brookline Town, MA

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Manchester Airport
45 miles, N