Brookline, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

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

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Table Of Contents

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

Population

59,223

Unemployment

3.1%

Poverty

10.8%

Median Home

$1,006,200

Median Income

$113,642

Median Rent

$2,305

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Brookline SnackAbility

7.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

9/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Brookline, MA Crime Report

735
Total Crimes

1,244.6
Total Crimes / 100k People

-46.95%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Brookline / 100k People	Massachusetts / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	735	1,244.6	1,362.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	63	106.7	308.8	387.8
Murder	1	1.7	2.3	6.5
Robbery	14	23.7	43.7	73.9
Aggravated Assault	47	79.6	235.9	279.7
Property Crime	672	1,137.9	1,053.2	1,958.2
Burglary	35	59.3	149.7	314.2
Larceny	619	1,048.1	804.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	18	30.5	99.2	246.0

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Brookline, MA Cost Of Living

191
Brookline's Overall Cost Of Living

1.9x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Brookline	Massachusetts	National Average
Overall	191	132	100

Services	129	119	100
Groceries	113	112	100
Health	120	123	100
Housing	353	164	100
Transportation	109	109	100
Utilities	123	116	100

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Brookline, MA Photos

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Rankings for Brookline in Massachusetts

Ranks #113 in Safest Places In Massachusetts

Ranks #126 in Most Dangerous Cities In Massachusetts

Ranks #0 in Best Places To Live In Massachusetts

Map Of Brookline, MA

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Population over time in Brookline

Year	Population	% Change
2020	59,223	-0.0%
2019	59,234	-0.0%
2018	59,246	0.1%
2017	59,180	0.1%
2016	59,132	0.2%
2015	59,016	0.5%
2014	58,738	0.2%
2013	58,634	0.5%
2012	58,371	0.7%
2011	57,953	-

Race / Ethnicity in Brookline

White

66.8% (39,548)

African American

2.8% (1,642)

American Indian

0.0% (29)

Asian

17.4% (10,300)

Hawaiian

0.0% (5)

Other

0.2% (130)

Two Or More

6.0% (3,572)

Hispanic

6.7% (3,997)

Race	Brookline	MA	USA
White	66.8%	70.8%	60.1%
African American	2.8%	6.8%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	17.4%	6.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.8%	0.3%
Two Or More	6.0%	2.7%	2.8%
Hispanic	6.7%	12.0%	18.2%

Gender in Brookline

Female

53.2% (31,535)

Male

46.8% (27,687)

Gender	Brookline	MA	USA
Female	53.2%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	46.8%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Brookline for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (1,184)

9-12th Grade

1.0% (592)

High School / GED

6.0% (3,553)

Some College

5.0% (2,961)

Associate's Degree

2.0% (1,184)

Bachelor's Degree

29.0% (17,174)

Master's Degree

26.0% (15,397)

Professional Degree

12.0% (7,106)

Doctorate Degree

17.0% (10,067)

Education	Brookline	MA	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	1.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	6.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	5.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	2.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	29.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	26.0%	14.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	12.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	17.0%	3.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Brookline, Massachusetts

Less than $10,000

5.9% (348,552)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.8% (285,437)

$15,000 to $24,999

2.7% (159,921)

$25,000 to $34,999

3.5% (208,799)

$35,000 to $49,999

6.3% (374,889)

$50,000 to $74,999

10.7% (633,752)

$75,000 to $99,999

9.4% (554,503)

$100,000 to $149,999

18.1% (1,074,603)

$150,000 to $199,999

10.8% (639,684)

$200,000 or more

27.7% (1,642,156)

Income	Brookline	MA	USA
Less than $10,000	5.9%	5.0%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.8%	4.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	2.7%	6.8%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	3.5%	6.4%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	6.3%	9.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	10.7%	13.9%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	9.4%	12.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	18.1%	18.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	10.8%	10.6%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	27.7%	14.3%	8.3%