What are the schools like in Brockton, MA?

Brockton is served primarily by Brockton. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Brockton?

The median household income in Brockton, MA is $74,016 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.2%.

What is the weather like in Brockton, MA?

Brockton has an average high temperature of 38.7°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.3 inches.

Brockton, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brockton, MA affordable or expensive?

Brockton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brockton is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $364,700 and the median rent is $1,446 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brockton, MA?

Brockton has a violent crime rate of 599.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1345.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brockton, MA a Good Place to Live?

Brockton is a mid-sized city of 104,713 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $74,016 and a 8.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Brockton's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brockton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brockton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Brockton's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brockton costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Brockton, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$364,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,446	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,016	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Brockton's violent crime rate is 599.2 per 100,000 residents — 58% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

599.2 /100k

Property Crime

1345.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brockton is served primarily by Brockton. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brockton, MA	National Avg
School District	Brockton	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brockton sees average highs of 38.7°F in January and 84.2°F in July, with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation and 34.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brockton, MA
Average High — January	38.7°F
Average High — July	84.2°F
Annual Precipitation	50.2"
Annual Snowfall	34.3"

Demographics

Metric	Brockton, MA	National Avg
Population	104,713	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	32.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	40.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Abington, MA 4 mi Holbrook, MA 4 mi Randolph Town, MA 7 mi Bridgewater Town, MA 8 mi Braintree Town, MA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Brockton

Brockton, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

02301 02302

Brockton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brockton, MA affordable or expensive?

Brockton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brockton roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $364,700 and median rent is $1,446/month.

What is the crime rate in Brockton, MA?

Brockton's violent crime rate is 599.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1345.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brockton?

Public schools in Brockton are operated by Brockton. The district has 11 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brockton, MA a good place to live?

Brockton, MA has a population of 104,713, a median household income of $74,016, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brockton?

Brockton averages 38.7°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.2 inches with about 34.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brockton?

Brockton, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 02301, 02302.

What is the population of Brockton?

The population of Brockton, Massachusetts is 104,713 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brockton?

Key numbers for living in Brockton: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $364,700, median household income $74,016, crime index 120 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brockton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.