Brookline, MA

Living in Brookline

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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

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

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Brookline, MA

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The Park School
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Brookline, 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, MA

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Airports

Airports near Brookline, MA

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Manchester Airport
45 miles, N