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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Carson R.

Freelancing from Brookline -experience?

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Brookline sits at 96.7 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots? Thank...

27 replies 24 upvotes jobs
Grace Bennett

Rent vs buy in Brookline -what makes sense?

Been meaning to ask this. Median household income is $140,631, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $1,233,100, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely fri...

15 replies 11 upvotes housing
born_greyson38

Life in Brookline as a young professional

Hey folks, You can expect to pay around $2,804 for rent here. Homes are going for about $1,233,100 on average. Household incomes average around $140,631 in Brookline. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of livi...

1 replies 9 upvotes living
Dylan A.

Anyone work in healthcare in Brookline?

Alright, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $1,233,100 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs?

0 replies 29 upvotes jobs
Jacob D.

Remote worker thinking about Brookline

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $1,233,100 on average. The median home value here is around $1,233,100, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The school s...

19 replies 17 upvotes moving
Lisa B.

Is Brookline still affordable?

Hey everyone, I'm retired and The median home value here is around $1,233,100, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,804 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this?

0 replies 4 upvotes housing
Nova Clark

Cheapest neighborhoods in Brookline?

Hey, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $2,804/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

26 replies 29 upvotes housing
Melanie Hill

Considering Brookline vs Tucson -help me decide

It's a a smaller city city with about 62,822 people. The median home value here is around $1,233,100, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,804/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with thi...

17 replies 21 upvotes moving
Jaxon Collins

Weekend activities in Brookline?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

2 replies 8 upvotes qa
Isabella S.

Day-to-day life in Brookline, MA

We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,804 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and...

1 replies 30 upvotes living
Bennett L.

Is Brookline walkable?

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Brookline sits at 96.7 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Melanie Hill

Is Brookline good for remote workers?

Homes are going for about $1,233,100 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great.

20 replies 3 upvotes jobs
Isabella S.

Worst things about Brookline nobody talks about

So, I'm a 26-year-old electrician and The median home value here is around $1,233,100, which is pretty steep. Worth the trade-offs?

1 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Ryan Wright

Best restaurants in Brookline?

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 14 months ago and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $1,233,100 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

14 replies 23 upvotes qa
Bennett L.

Is it worth buying in Brookline?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $140,631 in Brookline. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience? Thanks!

10 replies 29 upvotes housing
Thomas

Is Brookline a good place to live?

Hi all, Median household income is $140,631, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $1,233,100 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What are your go-to spots? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

3 replies 25 upvotes living
Eva Mitchell

Worst things about Brookline nobody talks about

Been meaning to ask this. I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $1,233,100, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are gen...

5 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Nova Clark

What Brookline does better than anywhere else

Random thought, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $2,804 for rent here. Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is ...

3 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Thomas

Living in Brookline -the reality

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 62,822, Brookline is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $140,631 in Brookline. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic ca...

2 replies 9 upvotes living
born_greyson38

Quick question about Brookline

Anyone else feel this way? Worth the trade-offs? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

6 replies 11 upvotes qa
Henry Cox

Moving to Brookline -what should I know?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Homes are going for about $1,233,100 on average. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Brookline sits at 96.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $140,631 in Brookline. It's a a smaller cit...

3 replies 20 upvotes moving
Ryan Wright

Best and worst neighborhoods in Brookline

Hi all, I relocated for work and With a population of 62,822, Brookline is a smaller city. Any advice would be great.

7 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Michael F.

Best restaurants in Brookline?

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $1,233,100, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living...

23 replies 8 upvotes qa
Aurora Robinson

What Brookline does better than anywhere else

Been living here since 2017. Crime rate is something to consider -Brookline sits at 96.7 per 100K. Median household income is $140,631, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be con...

19 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
born_greyson38

Job market in Brookline for tech?

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Brookline sits at 96.7 per 100K. The median home value here is around $1,233,100, which is pretty steep. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experience? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's bette...

2 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Christian P.

Cost of living reality check -Brookline

I'm a 23-year-old writer and Rent is about $2,804/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts. I'd say it's better for families...

2 replies 2 upvotes housing
Lisa B.

Best hidden gems in Brookline

Median household income is $140,631, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 62,822, Brookline is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thoughts? Cost of living is definitely rising, but ...

14 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
born_greyson38

Brookline vs Tucson -which is better?

Random thought, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $1,233,100 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's ...

19 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
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