At a Glance
Home Value
$69,000
Zillow: $172,004
Bachelor's Degree+
1.2%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
53.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
31.0% 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?
F
1.1 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brockton is $69,000 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,004. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
1.2% of adults in Brockton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brockton has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population497
Median Age22.9 yrs
Density502/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$11,306
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty53.0%
County GDP$549M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
Home Value$69,000
Rent
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$172,004
Housing Units123
Rent Burden13.5%
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking31.0%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death32,695/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain14.2 in/yr
Elevation1,967 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.2%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 43%
Commute17 min
Broadband44.2%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Brockton was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.