Brookline, Massachusetts

Brookline is an upscale suburban community located on the outskirts of Boston. The town is home to many urban professionals, who enjoy the location's easy commute into the heart of downtown Boston. Despite it's proximity to Boston, Brookline manages to offer many of the ammenities of urban living without sacrificing the peaceful safe lifestyle typical of a rural community. It's deep historical roots in both business and education are preserved in the warm cultured demeanor of it's residents and the fun atmosphere of events such as the Boston Marathon and the Farmer's Market.

Brookline Statistics:

Population (year 2000): 57,107
Males: 25,832 (45.2%), Females: 31,275 (54.8%)
Elevation: 50 feet
County: Norfolk
Zip codes: 02146, 02445, 02446

Median resident age: 34.5 years
Median household income: $66,711 (year 2000)
Median house value: $599,500 (year 2000)

Races in Brookline:

- White Non-Hispanic (78.7%)
- Chinese (6.1%)
- Hispanic (3.5%)
- Black (2.7%)
- Japanese (2.3%)
- Two or more races (2.2%)
- Asian Indian (1.6%)
- Korean (1.5%)
- Other race (1.0%)
- Other Asian (0.8%)
- 26.6% Foreign born (12.7% Asia, 8.9% Europe)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

For population 25 years and over in Brookline town

- High school or higher: 96.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 76.9%
- Graduate or professional degree: 45.3%
- Unemployed: 3.5%
- Mean travel time to work: 28.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Brookline town

- Never married: 42.4%
- Now married: 44.3%
- Separated: 1.3%
- Widowed: 5.2%
- Divorced: 6.8%

For more information, please visit the Brookline Town Website.