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Brookline, MA vs Quincy, MA
Brookline, MA vs Quincy, MA: What the data shows
Brookline, MA is in Brookline, MA while Quincy, MA is in Quincy, MA — both in the same state. On home prices, Quincy, MA is the more affordable option at $513,300 median — $627,300 less than Brookline, MA's $1,140,600. WYLT rates Brookline, MA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Quincy, 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 Low property crime. Quincy, MA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Brookline, MA has Low flood risk and Quincy, MA has High flood risk.
Brookline, MA is the more walkable neighborhood. Brookline, MA scores 86/100 (very walkable) versus Quincy, MA's 71/100 (very walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Brookline, MA rates 7.5/10 and Quincy, MA rates 7.5/10.
| Category | Brookline, MA | Quincy, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $1.14M | $513K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $3K | $2K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $117K ✓ Higher income | $86K |
| Price Volatility | Low ✓ More stable | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 86/100 ✓ More walkable | 71/100 |
| Transit Score | 39/100 | 58/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 51/100 ✓ More bikeable | 40/100 |
| Commute | 12 min ✓ Shorter commute | 19 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | A ✓ Safer | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Low ✓ Lower risk | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Low ✓ Lower risk | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low ✓ Lower risk | High |
| Air Quality | Good ✓ Cleaner air | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Best for | FamiliesWorking professionalsStudents and academics | Young professionalsPublic transit usersFamilies with kids |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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