Brookline

Welcome to Brookline

Brookline is the perfect mixture of urban and suburban living. The area has a number of commercial squares including Brookline Village, Washington Square, and Coolidge Corner, spaced out among an otherwise residential landscape.

Architecturally, Brookline has a variety of gorgeous homes, ranging from brick multi-family properties to Victorian single-family homes, to estate-sized mansions. The area is divided into many distinct neighborhoods including Chestnut Hill, which extends into Newton, Corey Hill, Pin Hill, and Fishers Hill, among others.

About 59,000 people call Brookline home, many attracted to its highly regarded schools. Notable past and present residents include Celtics great Larry Bird, politician Michael Dukakis, entertainer Conan O’Brien, and Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots. Brookline was also the birthplace of John F. Kennedy.

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Metro West

Overview for Brookline, MA

62,620 people live in Brookline, where the median age is 35.3 and the average individual income is $83,318. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

62,620

Total Population

35.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$83,318

Average individual Income

Around Brookline, MA

There's plenty to do around Brookline, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

9

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

56

Bikeable

Bike Score

31

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cobble, Sekali Boston, and Natasha Wellness.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Cobble page on Yelp Search 318 Harvard St on Google Maps	Dining	1.58 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sekali Boston page on Yelp Search 800 Boylston St on Google Maps	Dining	3.41 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Natasha Wellness page on Yelp	Dining	1.5 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Walden Local Butcher Shop page on Yelp Search 316 Shawmut Ave on Google Maps	Dining	3.79 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Play Forever League page on Yelp Search 5 Cherry St on Google Maps	Active	4.69 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Red City Fitness page on Yelp Search 1 Braintree St on Google Maps	Active	2.24 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Change Your Body Boot Camp page on Yelp Search 675 Watertown St on Google Maps	Active	4.23 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Calvin Chin's Martial Arts Academy page on Yelp Search 66 Winchester St on Google Maps	Active	3.48 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ginsberg Academy BJJ page on Yelp Search 2000 Massachusetts Ave on Google Maps	Active	4.66 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CC Fitness page on Yelp Search 1416 Centre St on Google Maps	Active	2.12 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Craic Health and Fitness page on Yelp Search 1457 VFW Pkwy on Google Maps	Active	4.1 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Innercity Weightlifting page on Yelp	Active	4.03 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dovestyles page on Yelp Search 33 4th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.03 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Brian Nunez page on Yelp Search 207 Newbury St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.54 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ghada's page on Yelp Search 333 Washington St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.74 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Medical Aesthetics on Tremont page on Yelp Search 655 Tremont St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.55 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CDF Therapeutic Bodywork page on Yelp Search 437 Boylston St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.95 miles	39 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Only Barbers page on Yelp Search 150 Arsenal St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.34 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Andrea Sacco Skin & Body page on Yelp Search 20 Newbury St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.99 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Brookline, MA

Population Households Employment

Brookline has 26,762 households, with an average household size of 2.28. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Brookline do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 62,620 people call Brookline home. The population density is 9,263.41 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

62,620

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.3

Median Age

45.93 / 54.07%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

26,762

Total Households

2.28

Average Household Size

$83,318

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Brookline, MA

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Brookline. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name

Welcome to Brookline

Similar Neighborhoods

Metro West

Overview for Brookline, MA

62,620

35.3 years

High

$83,318

Around Brookline, MA

9

Car-Dependent

56

Bikeable

31

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Brookline, MA

62,620

High

35.3

45.93 / 54.07%

26,762

2.28

$83,318

Schools in Brookline, MA

Property Listings

$24,990,000

$18,900,000

$11,500,000

$11,200,000

$10,000,000

$9,995,000

$9,950,000

$9,500,000

$9,250,000

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Brookline

Welcome to Brookline

Similar Neighborhoods

Metro West

Overview for Brookline, MA

62,620

35.3 years

High

$83,318

Around Brookline, MA

9

Car-Dependent

56

Bikeable

31

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Brookline, MA

62,620

High

35.3

45.93 / 54.07%

26,762

2.28

$83,318

Schools in Brookline, MA

Property Listings

$24,990,000

$18,900,000

$11,500,000

$11,200,000

$10,000,000

$9,995,000

$9,950,000

$9,500,000

$9,250,000

Let’s Talk Real Estate

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