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East Brookfield, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
East Brookfield, MA
At a Glance
How East Brookfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Brookfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Brookfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Brookfield residents earn a median household income of $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,578. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,727 business establishments, including 907 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Brookfield is $337,500 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,677. Median rent is $990/month, with 20.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
East Brookfield reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 318/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in East Brookfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Brookfield has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.