Here's what it costs to live in Brockton, Massachusetts, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,641 per month, while the typical home is valued around $437,500. Households earn a median of $80,115 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$80,115
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,641
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$437,500
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
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
105,386
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.7 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,615
Per month
Avg Home Value
$437,100
Census ACS
January Avg
27°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
235
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.5
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.4%
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 $1,641 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Brockton?
The median household income in Brockton is $80,115 per year.
What is the median home value in Brockton?
The median home value in Brockton is $437,500 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?
Tax data for Massachusetts is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
