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Crime in Brookline summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brookline. Key points include:
There were 638 total crimes in Brookline in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brookline is 995.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brookline is 99.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brookline is 895.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brookline is -53.05% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Brookline Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brookline / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 638 | 995.0 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 64 | 99.8 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 10 | 15.6 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 51 | 79.5 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 574 | 895.2 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 55 | 85.8 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 503 | 784.4 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 25.0 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Brookline summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brookline. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brookline is 221 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brookline is 2.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Brookline is $1,211,600.
The median income in Brookline is $142,101.
Brookline's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Brookline Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Brookline | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 460 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 120 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Brookline, MA Weather
The average high in Brookline is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Brookline |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Brookline Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Brookline
The current population in Brookline is 63,266. The population has increased 9.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63,266 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 62,822 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 62,698 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 62,620 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 59,223 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 59,180 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 59,234 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 59,246 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 59,180 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 59,132 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 59,016 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 58,738 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 58,634 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 58,371 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 57,953 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brookline
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Brookline is:
64.1% White with 40,566 White residents.
3.0% African American with 1,890 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
19.3% Asian with 12,185 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 386 Other residents.
6.8% Two Or More with 4,284 Two Or More residents.
6.2% Hispanic with 3,946 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brookline | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.1% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.0% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 19.3% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Brookline
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Brookline is 54.7% female with 34,613 female residents.
Brookline is 45.3% male with 28,652 male residents.
| Gender | Brookline | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brookline for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Brookline completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Brookline completed 9-12th grade.
5.0% of adults in Brookline completed high school / ged.
5.0% of adults in Brookline completed some college.
2.0% of adults in Brookline completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Brookline completed bachelor's degree.
29.0% of adults in Brookline completed master's degree.
14.0% of adults in Brookline completed professional degree.
15.0% of adults in Brookline completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brookline | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 5.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 5.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 29.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 14.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 15.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Brookline, Massachusetts
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3.9% of households in Brookline earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Brookline earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in Brookline earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.9% of households in Brookline earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.3% of households in Brookline earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.1% of households in Brookline earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.7% of households in Brookline earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.5% of households in Brookline earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.7% of households in Brookline earn $150,000 to $199,999.
37.3% of households in Brookline earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brookline | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.3% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.1% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 37.3% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
