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Compare Lexington to Brookline

This post compares Lexington, Massachusetts to Brookline, 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 Lexington (CDP) Brookline (CDP)
Population 33,339 59,246
Income (median) $125,152 $77,698
Home Value (median) $816,100 $829,300
White 68% 75%
Black 0% 3%
Asian 27% 15%
With Kids 42% 25%
Age (median) 45 34
Rentals 19% 49%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Lexington or Brookline?
A: Lexington has a smaller population count than Brookline: 33339 compared with 59246 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Lexington or in Brookline?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Lexington.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Lexington or Brookline?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Lexington.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Brookline does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 19% for Lexington versus 49% for Brookline.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Lexington may include: Winchester, Newton, and Belmont.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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