Brockton, Massachusetts
Quick Statistics
Brockton is a community in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, home to about 105,386 people spread across 21.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $38,381 a year, and a typical home is worth about $437,500. About 29.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 97.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 12 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Massachusetts towns GeoStat tracks, Brockton ranks number 6 of 248 in population, number 176 in median household income, number 163 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Brockton typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 20°F. The area sees roughly 38 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Avon, MA | 3.4 mi. | 4,356 |
| 2. | Abington, MA | 4.3 mi. | 15,985 |
| 3. | West Bridgewater, MA | 4.5 mi. | 6,916 |
| 4. | Whitman, MA | 4.6 mi. | 14,489 |
| 5. | East Bridgewater, MA | 4.8 mi. | 13,794 |
| 6. | Stoughton, MA | 4.9 mi. | 26,962 |
| 7. | Holbrook, MA | 5.1 mi. | 10,791 |
| 8. | Randolph, MA | 5.6 mi. | 32,112 |
What is the population of Brockton, Massachusetts?
Brockton has a population of about 105,386 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Brockton, Massachusetts in?
Brockton is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
What is the median home value in Brockton, Massachusetts?
The median home value in Brockton is about $437,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Brockton, Massachusetts?
The median personal income in Brockton is about $38,381 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Brockton, Massachusetts?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded in Plymouth County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Brockton, Massachusetts?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 20 degrees, with around 38 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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