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Jacob James

Moving from Memphis to Brockton next month

Hey everyone, Just moved here 12 months ago and Homes are going for about $405,500 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 105K people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Wh...

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Maverick Hernandez

Moving from Cleveland to Brockton next month

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $1,545 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Brockton sits at 820.7 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Does this m...

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Greyson Bennett

What's it really like living in Brockton?

You can expect to pay around $1,545 for rent here. Homes are going for about $405,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Brockton sits at 820.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some ...

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Wesley Ramirez

Brockton is underrated, change my mind

First post here. Household incomes average around $77,089 in Brockton. Rent is about $1,545/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What do you all think? Thanks!

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Paisley Jones

Living in Brockton -the reality

Alright, Crime rate is something to consider -Brockton sits at 820.7 per 100K. The median home value here is around $405,500, which is pretty steep. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is ...

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Addison M.

Why I chose Brockton over bigger cities

Alright, I'm a 32-year-old nurse and Crime rate is something to consider -Brockton sits at 820.7 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Any advice would be great. Looking forward to hearing from you all. It's a very car-...

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Paisley Jones

Internet providers in Brockton?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Let me know your thoughts.

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Eugene A.

Should I move to Brockton or stay in Minneapolis?

Hello, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. With a population of 105K, Brockton is a mid-size city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public tran...

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Abigail Nelson

Job market in Brockton for tech?

I'm single, late 20s, and Cheers. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Jordan Johnson

Living in Brockton -the reality

Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts?

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Maverick Hernandez

Rent vs buy in Brockton -what makes sense?

I'm a college student here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 105K people. Homes are going for about $405,500 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots? Thanks for reading. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Maverick Hernandez

Healthcare options in Brockton?

Hey everyone, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $405,500 on average. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough d...

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Addison M.

Life in Brockton as a young professional

OK so I'm originally from St. Louis and Rent is about $1,545/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Brockton sits at 820.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $77,089 in Brockton. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end u...

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Nevaeh Walker

Starting a business in Brockton?

Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. Median household income is $77,089, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $405,500, which is pretty steep. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look...

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Jack Wright

Internet providers in Brockton?

We have two kids and With a population of 105K, Brockton is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 105K people. Homes are going for about $405,500 on average. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but...

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Abigail Nelson

Living in Brockton -the reality

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 50s, and It's a a mid-size city city with about 105K people. Household incomes average around $77,089 in Brockton. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Oliver P.

Couple moving to Brockton from out of state

Hello, Been living here since 2008. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. With a population of 105K, Brockton is a mid-size city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work hone...

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Dorothy W.

Raising a family in Brockton -thoughts?

Hey, Rent is about $1,545/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. With a population of 105K, Brockton is a mid-size city. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. ...

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Jack Wright

Anyone regret moving to Brockton?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,545 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Angel Jimenez

Career opportunities in Brockton, MA

Random thought, I'm a college student here and With a population of 105K, Brockton is a mid-size city. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Anyone in a simi...

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Sophia

Cost of living reality check -Brockton

Hey everyone, I work in education and The median home value here is around $405,500, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $405,500 on average. Rent is about $1,545/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots....

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Abigail Nelson

What surprised you most about Brockton?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Brockton sits at 820.7 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 105K people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-...

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Katherine K.

Job market in Brockton for tech?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 11 years and Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. Rent is about $1,545/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high ...

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Sophia

Why I chose Brockton over bigger cities

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $77,089 in Brockton. Crime rate is something to consider -Brockton sits at 820.7 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Wesley Ramirez

Working remotely from Brockton

I've been here for 14 years and Median household income is $77,089, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $405,500 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 105K people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right...

10 replies 32 upvotes jobs
Paisley Jones

Brockton is underrated, change my mind

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in legal and Homes are going for about $405,500 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do?

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Alice C.

Unpopular opinion about Brockton

OK so Homes are going for about $405,500 on average. Rent is about $1,545/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Elijah Brown

Thinking about relocating to Brockton from New York

I've been here for 11 years and Homes are going for about $405,500 on average. Rent is about $1,545/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great. It's not perfect, but the community is solid...

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