Brockton, MA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Brockton, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Brockton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Brockton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Brockton:
The population in Brockton is 104,216.
The median home value in Brockton is $307,600.
The median income in Brockton is $68,067.
The cost of living in Brockton is 122 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Brockton is $1,311.
The unemployment rate in Brockton is 8.2%.
The poverty rate in Brockton is 11.5%.
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Brockton, MA Crime Report
Crime in Brockton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brockton. Key points include:
There were 2,616 total crimes in Brockton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brockton is 2,376.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brockton is 646.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brockton is 1,729.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brockton is 2.24% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Brockton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brockton / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,616 | 2,376.4 | 1,362.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 712 | 646.8 | 308.8 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 8 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 65 | 59.0 | 43.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 561 | 509.6 | 235.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,904 | 1,729.6 | 1,053.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 289 | 262.5 | 149.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,121 | 1,018.3 | 804.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 494 | 448.7 | 99.2 | 282.7 |
Brockton, MA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Brockton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brockton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brockton is 122 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brockton is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Brockton is $307,600.
The median income in Brockton is $68,067.
Brockton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Brockton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Brockton | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 143 | 100 | |
| Services | 129 | 126 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 117 | 100 | |
| Housing | 116 | 202 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 114 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 123 | 123 | 100 | |
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2 Reviews & Comments About Brockton
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I live in Brockton and in the summer it's Worst out here ! it's funny how Boston is not up there if you live in MA you would know how bad Boston is
HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-10 01:55:02.227533
Brockton gets a bad rep. There are large portions of the city that are beautiful and despite the school system being overpopulated, there are plenty of opportunities for students that want to succeed.
Favorite places: Westside Pizza Shop, Fuller Craft Museum, Rocky Marciano Stadium.
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Brockton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Brockton
The current population in Brockton is 104,216. The population has increased 11.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 104,216 | 9.2% |
| 2020 | 95,426 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 95,161 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 94,813 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 94,532 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 94,267 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 93,911 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 93,916 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 93,916 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 93,869 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brockton
Brockton is:
29.3% White with 30,484 White residents.
39.8% African American with 41,487 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 254 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 1,996 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 60 Hawaiian residents.
7.7% Other with 7,994 Other residents.
8.9% Two Or More with 9,284 Two Or More residents.
12.1% Hispanic with 12,657 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brockton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.3% | 69.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 39.8% | 6.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 7.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 8.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 12.1% | 12.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Brockton
Brockton is 52.0% female with 54,205 female residents.
Brockton is 48.0% male with 50,011 male residents.
| Gender | Brockton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brockton for adults over 25
10.0% of adults in Brockton completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Brockton completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Brockton completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Brockton completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Brockton completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Brockton completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Brockton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Brockton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Brockton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brockton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Brockton, Massachusetts
4.5% of households in Brockton earn Less than $10,000.
6.0% of households in Brockton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Brockton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Brockton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in Brockton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Brockton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Brockton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.9% of households in Brockton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.5% of households in Brockton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.6% of households in Brockton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brockton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 8.5% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.5% | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.6% | 16.3% | 9.5% |
