Brookline
- Suburb of Boston, MA
Suburb
Brookline
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Boston, MA
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 139 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade A+
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Median Home Value
$1,055,400
National
$244,900Median Rent
$2,452
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban
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Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault40.2national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape1.7national 40.7
- Robbery23.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary102.1national 500.1
- Theft793.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft30.5national 284
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Working in Brookline
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$122,356
National
$69,021Places to Work in Brookline
Top Public Schools Serving Brookline
Top Private Schools Near Brookline
- grade A+
Commonwealth School
- Rating 4.83 out of 5 36 reviews
- grade A+
Noble and Greenough School
- Rating 4.64 out of 5 55 reviews
- grade A+
Milton Academy
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 148 reviews
- grade A+
Boston University Academy
- Rating 4.33 out of 5 66 reviews
- grade A+
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 84 reviews
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Brookline Reviews
Rating 4.12 out of 5 139 reviews
Love everything about Brookline, specifically the Coolidge Corner area. I live 2 minutes walking distance from Trader Joe's and Stop & Shop. There is also a lovely Japanese supermarket called Maruichi that is about 4 mins walking distance. As someone who tries to save money by cooking their own food but is still pretty picky about what she eats, I love having so many options.It's close to Fenway where there are lots of bars, you could walk there in 20-30 mins. There is also the Longwood park nearby with a basketball court and a large baseball field where a dog could potentially run if no one is around. Many kids' camps are held here. I've played frisbee and thrown a football around on this field. Oh and there are tennis courts too! Walking at night as a woman feels super safe. I see a lot of young professionals on the streets and also parents with young kids in the neighborhoods. Cons: high rent and run down buildings.
Brookline's public transportation is excellent, and restaurants and businesses are everywhere in the historic districts, making shopping and dining an overall experience.
LIVING in Brookline is a little bit more difficult though, as all parking is reserved for shoppers and visitors, so if you plan on being a resident here, plan on renting a separate home for your vehicle (Craigslist).
You're a stones-throw from most activities though, and it may be more advantageous for those who can to avoid having a car all together. The only other downside to living in Brookline is the cost of rent. A one bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $1,800 to $3,000 on the high end, so be prepared!
Living here has been a great experience so far, just a little strapping on the wallet.
LIVING in Brookline is a little bit more difficult though, as all parking is reserved for shoppers and visitors, so if you plan on being a resident here, plan on renting a separate home for your vehicle (Craigslist).
You're a stones-throw from most activities though, and it may be more advantageous for those who can to avoid having a car all together. The only other downside to living in Brookline is the cost of rent. A one bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $1,800 to $3,000 on the high end, so be prepared!
Living here has been a great experience so far, just a little strapping on the wallet.
We moved to Brookline in 2014 and can’t imagine living anywhere else! It’s perfect for families who want a world class public school system in an urban environment with great dining, public transit, and beautiful historic housing.