City profile
Brockton, MA
Norfolk County · Population 105,386
Brockton is a city in Norfolk County, MA with about 105,386 residents and a typical home value near $438,000. It is 19 miles from Boston, MA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$437,500
Typical monthly housing
$2,781
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
124
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.11%
- State income tax (top)
- 9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.25%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 90/100
Top hazards: Coastal flooding, Riverine flooding, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
19 mi to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 63% Democratic / 35% Republican
Community
Population
105,386
Black population
34.3%
County
Norfolk County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving MA than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms, high cost of living
Highlights
- About 105,386 residents
- Typical home value about $438,000
- 19 miles from Boston, MA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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