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Brookline, Massachusetts

CDP · Norfolk County

At a glance

63,266
Population
$1,246,800
Median home value (all homes)
311% above U.S. median
$1,175,783
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,835/mo
Median rent
110% above U.S. median
$142,101
Median household income
81% above U.S. median
27.1 min
Average commute
96.1%
Homes with broadband
19.22%
Locations with fiber available
3.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 193 — 93% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing329% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities3% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost1% 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 college1 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates97.6%
College graduates85.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Brookline Economic Development
Brookline Economic Development provides Local Business Assistance through the Town's Planning and Community Development department, offering resources for opening and running a business, as well as financing programs such as facade loans and small business grants. It serves Brookline businesses and entrepreneurs.
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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