At a Glance
Median Income
$77,089
$35,524 per capita
Home Value
$405,500
Zillow: $508,661
Median Rent
$1,545/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
599/100K
1,360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
17.8% smoking rate
How Brockton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brockton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brockton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brockton residents earn a median household income of $77,089 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,524. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,156 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brockton is $405,500 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $508,661. Median rent is $1,545/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Brockton reports 599 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,360/100K. The murder rate is 7.5/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Brockton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brockton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population105,080
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density4,926/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born32.9%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$77,089
Per Capita$35,524
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625
Housing
B+
Home Value$405,500
Rent$1,545
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$508,661
Housing Units37,333
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent599/100K
Property1,360/100K
Murder7.5/100K
Assault460/100K
Burglary233/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death4,629/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation135 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score7.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Brockton was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
32.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.