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Brockton, MA
Brockton · Plymouth County · MA 02301
Updated June 21, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$377K
Median Price
15/100
Walk Score
8/10
Schools
35 min
to Boston, MA
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
FSafety
18/100
B+Schools
80/100
DQuietness
40/100
B-Commute
70/100
FWalkability
15/100
WYLT Score45/100
Our Take
Brockton offers affordable homes and solid schools, and it’s only a 35‑minute ride to Boston, but the city struggles with crime, limited walkability, and noisy streets. It could suit a commuter who values price over convenience, but anyone looking for a safe, quiet, or nightlife‑rich environment should look elsewhere.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable median home price ($376k) vs Boston
- ✓Excellent high school ratings (avg 8/10)
- ✓Convenient 35‑minute commute to Boston
- ✓High percentage of owner‑occupied housing (≈50%)
Real Talk
- !High violent and property crime rates in many neighborhoods
- !Limited walkability; almost all errands require a car
- !Traffic congestion and occasional power outages reported
- !Nightlife options are modest compared to nearby cities
- $Higher property taxes typical for Massachusetts
- $Utility bills can rise in older homes
- $Maintenance costs for aging infrastructure
Best For
budget‑conscious commutersfamilies seeking good schoolsstudentspublic transit users
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Brockton, MA
F
Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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