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Compare Brockton to Worcester
This post compares Brockton, Massachusetts to Worcester, 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) | Worcester (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 95,161 | 184,743 |
| Income (median) | $43,645 | $45,149 |
| Home Value (median) | $237,000 | $210,600 |
| White | 42% | 69% |
| Black | 40% | 13% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| With Kids | 39% | 27% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 34 |
| Rentals | 46% | 57% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Brockton or Worcester?
A: Brockton has a smaller population count than Worcester: 95161 compared with 184743 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Brockton or in Worcester?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Brockton.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Brockton or Worcester?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Brockton.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Worcester does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 46% for Brockton versus 57% for Worcester.
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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