Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Brockton
Brockton, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,734
Population
97,747
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Delve into the dynamic City of Champions
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Welcome to Brockton, Massachusetts, a city of over 105,000 residents where history meets modern living. Located just 25 miles south of Boston, Brockton offers diverse rental options, from apartment communities to single-family homes. The rental market remains steady, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,762 per month, showing a 4.7% increase over the past year. The Montello and Campello neighborhoods provide convenient access to MBTA Commuter Rail stations, connecting residents to Boston. D.W. Field Park, designed in the tradition of Frederick Law Olmsted, spans 756 acres of green space featuring seven ponds and an 18-hole public golf course. The Fuller Craft Museum showcases contemporary craft exhibitions, while the Brockton Symphony Orchestra has enriched the community's cultural landscape since 1948.
The city celebrates its heritage throughout the year with community events including the Cape Verdean Festival in July and the Downtown Brockton Arts and Music Festival in August. Brockton made history as the first location worldwide to implement a three-wire underground electrical system, installed by Thomas Edison in 1883. Educational opportunities include Massasoit Community College's 100-acre campus. Sports fans can enjoy baseball games at Campanelli Stadium, home to local teams, while the city's boxing heritage is preserved through landmarks honoring champions Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler. Current rental data shows two-bedroom units averaging $1,941, positioning Brockton as an alternative to Boston's metropolitan area.
Explore the City
Brockton is the home town of boxing champion Rocky Marciano depicted in this statue.
Open year-round, Brockton residents enjoy the paths at D.W. Field Park.
Residents of Calvary have easy access to Downtown Boston through the Brockton train line.
The Calvary neighborhood provides wide streets and sidewalks for residents and cars.
The D.W. White golf course enjoys beautiful views of the Waldo Lake in Brockton.
A beautiful school mural at Marshall Corner/Winters Corner.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,348
Average: $92,595
Education
17,433
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
50,110
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brockton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brockton, MA is $1,562 for a studio, $1,734 for one bedroom, $2,093 for two bedrooms, and $2,460 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brockton has decreased by -3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,734/month
644 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,448/month
991 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brockton, MA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
885 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
879 Students
Public
Grades K-8
992 Students
Public
Grades K-5
679 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
656 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
417 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
417 Students
Public
Grades K-8
992 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
562 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
514 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,305 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
83 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
168 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Children's Museum in Easton
- Ames Nowell State Park
- Borderland State Park
- Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon
- Mass Audubon's Mildred Morse Allen Wildlife Sanctuary
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
Top Apartments in Brockton
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.