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Brockton, MA vs Springfield, MA
Brockton, MA vs Springfield, MA: What the data shows
Brockton, MA is in Brockton, MA while Springfield, MA is in Springfield, MA — both in the same state. On home prices, Springfield, MA is the more affordable option at $200,000 median — $176,800 less than Brockton, MA's $376,800. WYLT rates Brockton, MA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Springfield, MA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Brockton, MA has High violent crime and High property crime. Springfield, MA has High violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Brockton, MA has Low flood risk and Springfield, MA has Low flood risk.
Brockton, MA is the more walkable neighborhood. Brockton, MA scores 15/100 (car-dependent) versus Springfield, MA's 2/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Brockton, MA has the higher school rating — Brockton, MA rates 8/10 and Springfield, MA rates 7.3/10.
| Category | Brockton, MA | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Think twice | Think twice |
| Median Price | $377K | $200K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $1K ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $71K ✓ Higher income | $60K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 15/100 ✓ More walkable | 2/100 |
| Transit Score | 46/100 ✓ Better transit | 20/100 |
| Bike Score | 18/100 ✓ More bikeable | N/A |
| Commute | 35 min ✓ Shorter commute | 111 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| Violent Crime | High | High |
| Property Crime | High | High |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 8/10 ✓ Better schools | 7.3/10 |
| Best for | budget‑conscious commutersfamilies seeking good schoolsstudents | budget familiesstudentscommuters |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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