Brookline, MA vs Medford, MA

Brookline, MA vs Medford, MA: What the data shows

Brookline, MA is in Brookline, MA while Medford, MA is in Medford, MA — both in the same state. On home prices, Medford, MA is the more affordable option at $669,600 median — $478,800 less than Brookline, MA's $1,148,400. WYLT rates Brookline, MA as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots — and Medford, MA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

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

Medford, MA is the more walkable neighborhood. Brookline, MA scores 18/100 (car-dependent) versus Medford, MA's 58/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Brookline, MA has the higher school rating — Brookline, MA rates 7.5/10 and Medford, MA rates 7.4/10.