Brookline
The iconic S.S. Pierce Building, at the corner where Beacon meets Harvard Street, is the cornerstone of the Coolidge Corner neighborhood in Brookline, Mass.Nicolas Diehl
- StateMassachusetts
- CountyNorfolk
- Population60,383
The town of Brookline truly combines the best of urban and suburban living. Nestled within the boundaries of Boston and bordering six of the city’s neighborhoods, this leafy and walkable enclave is known for its tree-lined streets, manicured lawns, and elegant Victorian mansions. But it only takes a trip to Washington Square or Coolidge Corner—home of world-class restaurants and shopping—to be reminded that you’re in a vibrant metropolitan area.
Brookline is served by two branches of the MBTA’s Green Line trolley system, which explains why roughly 30% of residents commute to work via public transportation. And workers aren’t the only ones who have it good. Brookline is a terrific place to grow up—Brookline High School earned the GreatSchools College Success Award in 2021 and 2022—and to grow old, as organizations like Brookline Senior Center and Brookline Adult and Community Education help seniors socialize, learn new skills, and continue to feel like part of the community. —Ken Partridge
Brookline is served by two branches of the MBTA’s Green Line trolley system, which explains why roughly 30% of residents commute to work via public transportation. And workers aren’t the only ones who have it good. Brookline is a terrific place to grow up—Brookline High School earned the GreatSchools College Success Award in 2021 and 2022—and to grow old, as organizations like Brookline Senior Center and Brookline Adult and Community Education help seniors socialize, learn new skills, and continue to feel like part of the community. —Ken Partridge
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $930,061 |
| Median household income | $122,386 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Black: 3.1%, Asian 17.4%, Hispanic 6.7%, White, non-hispanic: 66.8% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Black: 13.6%, Asian: 6.1%, Hispanic: 18.9%, White, non-Hispanic: 59.3% |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 80 |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 95% |
| Number of quality family medicine doctors (rated 3.5 or higher) per 100,000 households, within 25 miles | 25 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 46 |
Sources: Witlytic, ATTOM Data Solutions, STI: Popstats, the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, the Kaiser Family Foundation, Caring.com, Healthgrades, and Sharecare.