Brockton, MA

Living in Brockton

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 49
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 63
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Affordability 47
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Public Safety 28
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 79
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Schools 2
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Residents

96k Population +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

$58k Median 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

$265k Median Home Value -$7.2k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$974 Median 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

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Colleges

Colleges near Brockton, MA

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Stonehill College
3 miles, SW
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Wheaton College
11 miles, SW
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Curry College
12 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brockton, MA

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South Shore Hospital
7 miles, NE
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Norwood Hospital
12 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Brockton, MA

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