What are the hidden costs of living in Brockton?

Higher property taxes typical for Massachusetts Utility bills can rise in older homes Maintenance costs for aging infrastructure

What is the median home price in Brockton?

The median home price in Brockton is approximately $376,800.

Is Brockton walkable?

Brockton has a Walk Score of 15 out of 100. Most errands require a car.

Brockton, MA

Updated April 30, 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

FWalkability

15/100

FSafety

18/100

DQuietness

40/100

DAffordability

45/100

B-Commute

70/100

B+Schools

80/100

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

Safety grade

Safety score18 / 100

High riskVery safe

⚠️Violent Crime

High

9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr

0Natl avg (3.7)11+

149% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime

High

38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr

0Natl avg (19.5)59+

97% higher than the national average

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Rates are estimated from neighborhood characteristics using national FBI baselines. Actual figures vary by block — always verify with local sources before making decisions.

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