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Brockton, Massachusetts

city · Plymouth County

At a glance

105,386
Population
$437,500
Median home value (all homes)
44% above U.S. median
$513,496
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,641/mo
Median rent
22% above U.S. median
$80,115
Median household income
2% above U.S. median
31.5 min
Average commute
89.4%
Homes with broadband
74.91%
Locations with fiber available
8.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 119 — 19% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing62% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities27% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost17% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates82.1%
College graduates22.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Brockton Redevolpemt Authority
The Brockton Redevelopment Authority is a quasi-public agency contracted by the City of Brockton, focused on community development and economic revitalization for low- and moderate-income residents. It manages HUD-funded CDBG and HOME programs to improve lives through economic development, affordable housing, and social programs.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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