Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
East Brookfield is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 1,349. Residents earn $70,625 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, East Brookfield receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. East Brookfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in East Brookfield is $70,625, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in East Brookfield is $337,500, 20% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $990 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in East Brookfield is below the national average at 274 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 777 per 100,000, 60% below the national average.
26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
East Brookfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches, including 63.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,625 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,578 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,208 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,945 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,727 |
| County GDP | $30,598M |
| Restaurants | 907 |
| Healthcare | 1,223 |
| Retail | 1,468 |
| Manufacturing | 478 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,506 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.93% |
| Commute Time | 31.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $337,500 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $417,677 |
| Census Median Rent | $990 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,506 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.93% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,992/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,223 |
| Total Violent | 274.1/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 45.7/100K |
| Robbery | 45.7/100K |
| Assault | 182.7/100K |
| Total Property | 776.6/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 91.4/100K |
| Theft | 639.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 45.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.6 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 63.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 680 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2291°N, 72.0524°W |
| County FIPS | 25013 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.6% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 833/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,223 |
| Restaurants | 907 |
| Retail Stores | 1,468 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 31.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |