Brockton, MA vs Newton, MA

Brockton, MA vs Newton, MA: What the data shows

Brockton, MA is in Brockton, MA while Newton, MA is in Newton, MA — both in the same state. On home prices, Brockton, MA is the more affordable option at $376,800 median — $594,900 less than Newton, MA's $971,700. WYLT rates Brockton, MA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Newton, MA as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots.

Newton, MA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Brockton, MA has High violent crime and High property crime. Newton, MA has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Brockton, MA has Low flood risk and Newton, MA has Low flood risk.

Newton, MA is the more walkable neighborhood. Brockton, MA scores 15/100 (car-dependent) versus Newton, MA's 32/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Brockton, MA has the higher school rating — Brockton, MA rates 8/10 and Newton, MA rates 7.6/10.