Here's what it costs to live in Brockton, Massachusetts, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,545 per month, while the typical home is valued around $405,500. Households earn a median of $77,089 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$77,089
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,545
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$405,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,631
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,761
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,311
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,889
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
9.00%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
105,080
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Brockton?
The cost of living index for Brockton is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Brockton?
The median gross rent in Brockton is $1,545 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Brockton?
The median household income in Brockton is $77,089 per year.
What is the median home value in Brockton?
The median home value in Brockton is $405,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Brockton?
Air quality data for Brockton is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Brockton?
Massachusetts has a top state income tax rate of 9.00% and a statewide sales tax of 6.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology