Brockton, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

95,740

Unemployment

8.4%

Poverty

13.0%

Median Home

$279,600

Median Income

$62,249

Median Rent

$1,193

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Brockton SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Brockton, MA Crime Report

2,411
Total Crimes

2,431.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

3.63%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Brockton / 100k People	Massachusetts / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	2,411	2,431.2	1,362.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	752	758.3	308.8	387.8
Murder	4	4.0	2.3	6.5
Robbery	118	119.0	43.7	73.9
Aggravated Assault	570	574.8	235.9	279.7
Property Crime	1,659	1,672.9	1,053.2	1,958.2
Burglary	202	203.7	149.7	314.2
Larceny	1,073	1,082.0	804.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	384	387.2	99.2	246.0

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Brockton, MA Cost Of Living

122
Brockton's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Brockton	Massachusetts	National Average
Overall	122	132	100

Services	129	119	100
Groceries	114	112	100
Health	123	123	100
Housing	116	164	100
Transportation	111	109	100
Utilities	123	116	100

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Brockton, MA Photos

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Rankings for Brockton in Massachusetts

Ranks #2 in Worst Places To Live In Massachusetts

Ranks #5 in Most Dangerous Cities In Massachusetts

Ranks #26 in Cheapest Places To Live In Massachusetts

Map Of Brockton, MA

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Population over time in Brockton

Year	Population	% Change
2020	95,740	0.3%
2019	95,426	0.3%
2018	95,161	0.4%
2017	94,813	0.3%
2016	94,532	0.3%
2015	94,267	0.4%
2014	93,911	-0.0%
2013	93,916	0.0%
2012	93,916	0.1%
2011	93,869	-

Race / Ethnicity in Brockton

White

29.1% (27,831)

African American

42.3% (40,543)

American Indian

0.4% (374)

Asian

1.7% (1,624)

Hawaiian

0.1% (52)

Other

8.1% (7,735)

Two Or More

6.5% (6,207)

Hispanic

11.9% (11,374)

Race	Brockton	MA	USA
White	29.1%	70.8%	60.1%
African American	42.3%	6.8%	12.2%
American Indian	0.4%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	1.7%	6.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	8.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Two Or More	6.5%	2.7%	2.8%
Hispanic	11.9%	12.0%	18.2%

Gender in Brockton

Female

52.6% (50,385)

Male

47.4% (45,354)

Gender	Brockton	MA	USA
Female	52.6%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	47.4%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Brockton for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

12.0% (11,488)

9-12th Grade

10.0% (9,574)

High School / GED

35.0% (33,509)

Some College

19.0% (18,190)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (6,701)

Bachelor's Degree

13.0% (12,446)

Master's Degree

4.0% (3,829)

Professional Degree

0.0% (0)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Brockton	MA	USA
< 9th Grade	12.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	10.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	35.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	19.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	13.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	4.0%	14.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	0.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	3.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Brockton, Massachusetts

Less than $10,000

5.9% (560,580)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.9% (660,401)

$15,000 to $24,999

8.5% (815,002)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.4% (802,220)

$35,000 to $49,999

10.8% (1,032,904)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.4% (1,573,399)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.5% (1,290,674)

$100,000 to $149,999

16.6% (1,587,398)

$150,000 to $199,999

7.6% (725,833)

$200,000 or more

5.5% (525,582)

Income	Brockton	MA	USA
Less than $10,000	5.9%	5.0%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.9%	4.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.5%	6.8%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.4%	6.4%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	10.8%	9.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.4%	13.9%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.5%	12.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	16.6%	18.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	7.6%	10.6%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	5.5%	14.3%	8.3%

Brockton, MA
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Rankings for Brockton in Massachusetts

Ranks #2 in Worst Places To Live In Massachusetts

Ranks #5 in Most Dangerous Cities In Massachusetts