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Brookline, Massachusetts houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Brookline, MA (Norfolk County) — Census median home value $1,233,100, county listing prices down about 4.9% over the past year. Market data for Brookline houses and the broader area.
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Brookline, MA is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — this guide covers houses in Brookline and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 62,822, with a median household income of $140,631. Census data puts Brookline houses at a median value of $1,233,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Norfolk County's current median listing price runs $874,500, down about 4.9% over the past year.
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Market overview
Brookline housing market
Brookline is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Brookline and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,233,100
Population (Census ACS)
62,822
Median household income
$140,631
County price trend (2025)
2.98% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Brookline market snapshot
Population
62,822
County
Norfolk County
Median Household Income
$140,631
Median Home Value (city)
$1,233,100
Median Listing Price (Norfolk County)
$874,500
Median Gross Rent
$2,804/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-4.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Brookline's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,233,100. Separately, Norfolk County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $874,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Norfolk County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.98% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Brookline has an estimated population of 62,822 and a median household income of $140,631, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Brookline's Census-reported median home value works out to about 8.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Norfolk County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Brookline.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Newton (~3.4 mi), Watertown (~3.6 mi), Cambridge (~3.8 mi), Somerville (~5.1 mi), Belmont (~5.3 mi), Boston (~6.4 mi), Arlington (~6.6 mi), Waltham (~6.8 mi), Medford (~7.1 mi), Everett (~7.2 mi), Chelsea (~7.6 mi), Malden (~8.4 mi), Winchester (~8.9 mi), Winthrop Town (~9.5 mi), Lexington (~9.5 mi), Melrose (~10.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Brookline data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
62,822
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,233,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$140,631
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$2,804
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.98%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$874,500
Census place type
CDP
County
Norfolk County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.76 sq mi
Census GEOID
2509210
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Brookline
Schools
Quincy — 19 schools, 9,802 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Norfolk addresses may be served by Quincy, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Brookline FAQ
What are houses worth in Brookline, MA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Brookline at $1,233,100. Norfolk County's current median listing price runs $874,500, down about 4.9% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Brookline, MA?
For owner-occupied houses in Brookline, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,233,100. Active listing prices in Norfolk County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Brookline, MA?
Brookline houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Norfolk County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Brookline, MA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Brookline's population at approximately 62,822.
What's the median rent in Brookline, MA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Brookline at approximately $2,804 per month.
What is the median household income in Brookline, MA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Brookline at approximately $140,631.
Is the Brookline housing market growing?
Norfolk County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.98% annual change in 2025.
Is Brookline, MA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Brookline's median home value at about 8.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Brookline, MA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Quincy for many Brookline addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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