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Brookfield, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
940
Population
817/sq mi density
$66,774
Median Income
$29,312 per capita
$325,700
Home Value
$394,887 Zillow
$1,087
Median Rent
18.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
174
Violent Crime/100K
756 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,774 median income, 7.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$325,700 home value, $1,087/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$325,700
16% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
7% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.9%
8% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
417
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$325,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$394,887
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.9%
Owner-Occupied
29.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,087/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
41% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
70.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $325,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,887 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,087 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 417 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 18.4% |