What are the schools like in Brookfield, MA?

Brookfield is served primarily by Brookfield. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Brookfield?

The median household income in Brookfield, MA is $68,299 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Brookfield, MA?

Brookfield has an average high temperature of 34.2°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 63.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Brookfield, MA affordable or expensive?

Brookfield's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brookfield is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $291,700 and the median rent is $1,069 per month.

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

Brookfield has a violent crime rate of 170.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 142.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brookfield, MA a Good Place to Live?

Brookfield is a small town of 948 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $68,299 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Brookfield stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Brookfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brookfield 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: 101.9

Brookfield's overall cost of living index is 101.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brookfield costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Brookfield, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$291,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,069	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,299	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brookfield's violent crime rate is 170.6 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

170.6 /100k

Property Crime

142.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Brookfield is served primarily by Brookfield. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brookfield, MA	National Avg
School District	Brookfield	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brookfield sees average highs of 34.2°F in January and 80.5°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 63.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brookfield, MA
Average High — January	34.2°F
Average High — July	80.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	63.5"

Demographics

Metric	Brookfield, MA	National Avg
Population	948	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Brookfield, MA 3 mi West Brookfield, MA 3 mi North Brookfield, MA 4 mi Warren, MA 4 mi Spencer, MA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Brookfield

Brookfield, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01506

Brookfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brookfield, MA affordable or expensive?

Brookfield's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brookfield roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $291,700 and median rent is $1,069/month.

What is the crime rate in Brookfield, MA?

Brookfield's violent crime rate is 170.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 142.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brookfield?

Public schools in Brookfield are operated by Brookfield. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brookfield, MA a good place to live?

Brookfield, MA has a population of 948, a median household income of $68,299, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Brookfield?

Brookfield averages 34.2°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 63.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brookfield?

Brookfield, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01506.

What is the population of Brookfield?

The population of Brookfield, Massachusetts is 948 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brookfield?

Key numbers for living in Brookfield: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $291,700, median household income $68,299, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brookfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.