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Brockton, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Norfolk County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
105,080
Population
4,926/sq mi density
$77,089
Median Income
$35,524 per capita
$405,500
Home Value
$493,160 Zillow
$1,545
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
821
Violent Crime/100K
1,945 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$77,089 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$405,500 home value, $1,545/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
821 violent crimes/100K (116% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Brockton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 24.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 21.3 sq mi (55.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0825°N, 71.0246°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Norfolk County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.0 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.3 in |
Brockton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (3.5").