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North Brookfield is a small town of 2,437 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $73,904
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is
0% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Brookfield stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether North Brookfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North 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: 99.5
North Brookfield's overall cost of living index is 99.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Brookfield costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Brookfield, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$226,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$931
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,904
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Brookfield's violent crime rate is 121.6 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
121.6 /100k
Property Crime
303.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Brookfield is served primarily by North Brookfield.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Brookfield, MA
National Avg
School District
North Brookfield
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Brookfield sees average highs of 32.3°F in January
and 79.8°F in July,
with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.0 inches of snow per year.
North Brookfield's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Brookfield roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $226,400 and median rent is $931/month.
North Brookfield's violent crime rate is 121.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 303.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Brookfield are operated by North Brookfield.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1. 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Brookfield, MA has a population of 2,437, a median household income of $73,904, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Brookfield averages 32.3°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches
with about 43.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Brookfield, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01535.
The population of North Brookfield, Massachusetts is 2,437 with a median age of 44.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Brookfield: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $226,400, median household income $73,904, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Brookfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
