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Brockton, ON

Ontario

Brockton is a small city in Ontario with a population of 9,784. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
9,784 Population 45/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $52,100 per capita
$436,000 Home Value
$930 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 6.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$436,000 home value, $930/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $436,000
55% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $930
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.5%
81% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.7%
22% lower than US avg

How Brockton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,784
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$52,100
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty9.7%
Commute24 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$436,000
Rent$930
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,030
Rent Burden14.1%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation367 ft (112 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+32.2%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute24 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Brockton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brockton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Brockton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brockton is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brockton is $436,000, making it a premium housing market at 55% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Brockton has a population of 9,784 with a density of 45 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%), with 1.4% Asian.

Population

9,784
Total Population
45
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
218.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Brockton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages3.8%

Social Characteristics

Brockton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brockton is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Brockton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.7%
22% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Brockton is $436,000, 55% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$436,000
55% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below US avg
Rent Burden14.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%
Renter-Occupied21.0%
Housing Units4,030

Property Tax

In Brockton, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Brockton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%
Premature Death95/100K

Food & Exercise

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+32.2%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density45/sq mi
Total Area218.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.4%

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