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Compare Brockton to Boston
This post compares Brockton, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Brockton (city) | Boston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 95,161 | 669,158 |
| Income (median) | $43,645 | $56,773 |
| Home Value (median) | $237,000 | $455,100 |
| White | 42% | 52% |
| Black | 40% | 25% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| With Kids | 39% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 32 |
| Rentals | 46% | 64% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Brockton or Boston?
A: Brockton has a much smaller population count than Boston: 95161 compared with 669158 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Brockton or in Boston?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Brockton.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Brockton or Boston?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Brockton.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Boston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 46% for Brockton versus 64% for Boston.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Brockton may include: Randolph, Springfield, and Everett.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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