Living in Brockton
Brockton is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 95,314 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 11%, #1,131 of 10,762), retired couples (top 13%, #1,208 of 9,474), climate-conscious movers (top 18%, #2,080 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Brockton
- It is part of Greater Boston, 28 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 06 min and sets around 22:16; in late June it sets around 2:23.
How Brockton ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #2,239 of 11,898 | #103 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #6,441 of 9,771 | #152 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 46 | #3,795 of 8,006 | #138 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #2,531 of 6,237 | #120 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #1,208 of 9,474 | #134 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,669 of 9,474 | #166 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #1,131 of 10,762 | #132 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #1,277 of 4,537 | #93 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 64 | #1,429 of 4,444 | #103 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 68 | #1,225 of 3,053 | #78 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,584 of 7,271 | #64 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #3,160 of 6,227 | #168 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 65 | #1,221 of 3,933 | #100 of 207 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 42 | #4,030 of 8,006 | #153 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 32 | #8,522 of 12,111 | #143 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 64 | #1,093 of 4,114 | #96 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #1,439 of 7,271 | #132 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #1,822 of 9,474 | #213 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #9,097 of 18,063 | #331 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 21 | #8,428 of 16,523 | #353 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #13,294 of 18,063 | #335 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #810 of 16,523 | #84 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #1,277 of 21,167 | #92 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #2,080 of 12,111 | #203 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | 64 | #3,675 of 6,413 | #254 of 331 | Map |
| Business owner | 67 | #2,744 of 12,111 | #172 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #1,157 of 4,750 | #86 of 248 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Abington (Massachusetts) 6 km
- Whitman 7 km
- West Bridgewater 7 km
- East Bridgewater 7 km
- Holbrook (Massachusetts) 8 km
- Stoughton (Massachusetts) 8 km
- Randolph (Massachusetts) 9 km
- Rockland (Massachusetts) 10 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.