Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
StoneBridge Café
Coffee Shop
The Beanery on Washington
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
Rocky Marciano Stadium
Stadium
Campanelli Stadium
Stadium
Westgate Lanes
Bowling Alley
Fuller Craft Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Museum
Unknown Name
Museum
Foxy Lady
Nightclub
Food and Drink (36) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Sarku Japan
Fast Food
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Carvel
Sweets
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Tasty Bites
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Supreme Coffee & Donuts
Fast Food
Bridgeway Liquors
Alcohol
Classic Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Unknown Name
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (10) F
The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan
Grocery Store
Price Rite
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Stop and Shop
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Montillio's Bakery
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
America's Food Basket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
White's Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Walmart
Grocery Store
Roche Bros.
Grocery Store
Parks (47) A+
Eldon B. Kieth Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Korean-Vietnam Memorial Park
Park
South Street Historic District
Park
G.A.R. Park
Park
Perkins Park
Park
Salisbury Brook Park
Park
Parmenter Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Harold D. Bent Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Park
James Edgar Playground
Park
Otis Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Plymouth St. Playground
Park
George G. Snow Park
Park
O'Donnell Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Mulberry Street Playground
Playground
Gilmore Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Puffer Playground
Park
Winthrop Square Clock Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (68) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Lenscrafters
Optician
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Ocean State Job Lot
Department Store
AT&T
Electronics
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Marshalls
Department Store
Hair To Stay
Hairdresser
Pearle Vision
Optician
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Saab Food Mart
Convenience Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Golden Nails
Beauty
Flora's Beauty Supply
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Visionworks
Optician
Pacific Gold Box Jewelry
Fashion
Liam's Home Furniture
Furniture
Aeropostale
Clothing
Santos Men's Store
Clothing
Rainbow
Clothing
Super Dollar
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.5% take public transportation in Brockton.
Public Transit Stops (632)
Stops & Stations A+
West Elm St and Goddard Rd
Bus Stop
West Elm St and Warren Ave
Bus Stop
West Elm St and Newbury St
Bus Stop
Warren ave and West Elm St
Bus Stop
Warren Ave and Highland st
Bus Stop
Legion Parkway and Warren Ave
Bus Stop
Legion Pkwy and Paddy Lane
Bus Stop
West Elm St and Arlingtons
Bus Stop
Warren Ave at Arnone school
Bus Stop
West Elm St and N.Arlington St
Bus Stop
Belmont at Arnone School
Bus Stop
Pleasant St and Warren Ave
Bus Stop
Belmont and Cottage St
Bus Stop
Belmont and Newbury St
Bus Stop
Warren ave and Belmont St
Bus Stop
Belmont St and Newbury
Bus Stop
Warren Ave and Belmont St
Bus Stop
Main and West Elm
Bus Stop
Pleasant Street and Hereford Street
Bus Stop
Pleasant and Hereford St
Bus Stop
Pleasant and Spring St
Bus Stop
Legion Pkwy and Main St
Bus Stop
Main St and VFW Parkway
Bus Stop
West Elm St and Brett St
Bus Stop
West Elm and Brett St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.5% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Brockton is 127/100 - which is 5% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime F

Brockton crime rates are 2,376 per 100k, which is 71% higher than Massachusetts
Property Crime
1,730 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
647 crimes per 100k F
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employment B-

The median income in Brockton is $62,249 - which is 12% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$62,249 C-
Unemployment Rate
5.7% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (22)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Brockton Fire Department
Fire Station
Brockton Fire Department
Fire Station
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Brockton Police Dept
Police
Brockton Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
CVS
Pharmacy
Brockton Fire Department
Fire Station
Brockton Fire Department
Fire Station
Brockton Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Brockton Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Children & Family Dentistry & Braces
Dentist
Unknown Name
Clinic
Brockton Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Arch Dental
Dentist
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Hospital
Brockton Fire Department Station 7
Fire Station
Brockton Fire Department
Fire Station
VA Boston Healthcare System - Brockton
Hospital
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Harris Dental Associates
Dentist
CVS
Pharmacy
Curahealth Stoughton
Hospital
Avon Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

Brockton home prices are $279,600 - which is 18% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$279,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D

The Brockton graduation rate is 76% - which is 13% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
24% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (23) A+
Dr W Arnone Community School
Gilmore School Early Childhood Center
Joseph F. Plouffe Academy
Brockton Area Sda Academy
Louis F Angelo Elementary
West Middle School
Manthala George Jr. School
Trinity Catholic Academy
East Middle School
Gilmore Elementary School
Huntington Therapeutic Day School
North Middle School
Oscar F Raymond
South Middle School
Downey
John F Kennedy
May Ctr School For Brain Injury And Related Dis
Mary E. Baker School
Ashfield Middle School
Hancock
New Heights Charter School Of Brockton
Edgar B Davis
Ralph D Butler
Brookfield
Whitman Middle
High Schools (7) A+
Brockton Champion High School
Frederick Douglass Academy
Huntington Therapeutic Day School
Edison Academy
Brockton High
May Ctr School For Brain Injury And Related Dis
New Heights Charter School Of Brockton
Avon Middle High School
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ratings B-

Brockton has an overall rating of 70% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes F
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Brockton Area Facts

  • Brockton has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Brockton crime rates are 71% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Brockton is 5% lower than the Massachusetts average

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Brockton, MA - A Safe Bet 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 06, 2010) During my time in Brockton, I really enjoyed the time I spent at the Falmouth Ice Arena. It seems to be the most popular thing to do in the city because it was crowded. The crowds did not interfere with my skating because, the ice rink I was skating in was huge. There is public s ...Read More kating, figure skating, and professional and youth hockey. I also liked that there are free trainers there to help the new amateur skaters. The only downside is that other than a few museums and movie theaters there is not much else to do in Brockton.

The neighborhood communities in Brockton are very safe, but could use some basic maintenance. The yards are not well kept, and there is noticeable litter in the parks. The crime rates in Brockton are extremely low, so that might help even things out. I was sadly not pleased with the restaurants that I dined at. Alamo Cafe was said to be one of the top restaurants in Brockton, but the food had no flavor. I did like the Bagels at the Back Bay Bagel Company. The clubs I visited were nice. I had really good mixed drinks at Nfufzion on Montello Avenue. Chris's Dance Club had great music but the drinks seemed a little watered down for my liking.

Westgate Mall is the only real shopping in the city of Brockton and there are nice stores. There is nothing spectacular about the mall and there are very few new age clothing stores. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brockton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Eldon B. Kieth Field
      Unknown Name
      Korean-Vietnam Memorial Park
      South Street Historic District
      G.A.R. Park
      Perkins Park
      Salisbury Brook Park
      Parmenter Playground

      Entertainment

      Rocky Marciano Stadium
      Campanelli Stadium
      Westgate Lanes
      Fuller Craft Museum
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Foxy Lady

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Unknown Name
      Burger King
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Five Guys
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Little Caesars

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Brockton? Of all people who commute, 6.5% take public transportation in Brockton.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brockton? The cost of living in Brockton is 127/100 - which is 5% lower than Massachusetts.
      Brockton
      127

      27% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brockton? Brockton crime rates are 2,376, which are 71% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      2,376 per 100k people

      2% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      2% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Brockton? The median income in Brockton is $62,249 which is 12% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $62,24913% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,8777% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      23% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Brockton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      VA Boston Healthcare System - Brockton
      Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
      Good Samaritan Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Brockton home prices? Brockton home prices are $279,600 - which is 18% lower than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $279,60051% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,19326% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      12% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Brockton have good schools? The Brockton graduation rate is 76% - which is 13% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      24%

      51% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      14% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Brockton a good place to live? Brockton has an overall rating of 70% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      46%

      12 total surveys

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