Brookline, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
59,246
Population Density
8,764
Labor Participaton
69.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
83.0%
Median Household Income
$111,289
Median Individual Income
$58,460
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$77,698
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$829,300
Median Gross Rent
$2,127
Median Mortgage Payment
$3,188
Housing Units
26,199
People who reside in Brookline live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
21%
Apt, Condo, Other
79%
Analysis
Income
Households in Brookline earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 84% higher per household.
Housing
Brookline has a median house price of $829,300, which makes it one of the most expensive places in the United States to own property. The cost of renting in Brookline is 1.10% more than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 4% |
Demographics
The median age in Brookline is 34. Brookline has a population that is significantly younger than in comparison to the US median age.
Brookline ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Brookline | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 829,300 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 3,188 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 2,127 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 5.7% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 49% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 8,764 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Brookline | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 111,289 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 58,460 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 77,698 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 34.1 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 69.4% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 83.0% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Brookline, MA
8,764
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Brookline is comparable to that of a Mid-Sized City.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +