Brockton, MA vs Plymouth, MA

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

Brockton, MA is in Brockton, MA while Plymouth, MA is in Plymouth, MA — both in the same state. On home prices, Brockton, MA is the more affordable option at $376,800 median — $84,700 less than Plymouth, MA's $461,500. WYLT rates Brockton, MA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Plymouth, MA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

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

Brockton, MA is the more walkable neighborhood. Brockton, MA scores 15/100 (car-dependent) versus Plymouth, MA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Brockton, MA rates 8/10 and Plymouth, MA rates 8/10.