Brookline blends historic homes, walkable neighborhoods, and easy access to Boston’s cultural and medical hubs.
Brookline, Massachusetts is one of Greater Boston’s most desirable communities, offering a rare blend of historic charm, walkable village centers, and immediate access to downtown Boston. Bordering Back Bay, Fenway, and Allston–Brighton, Brookline is known for its tree-lined streets, top-ranked schools, and vibrant neighborhoods including Coolidge Corner, Brookline Village, and Washington Square.
The Brookline real estate market features a mix of single-family homes, classic townhouses, luxury condominiums, and pre-war residences, with consistently strong demand and limited inventory. Buyers and homeowners alike value Brookline for its lifestyle, long-term property value, and convenient MBTA Green Line access.
62,822 people live in Brookline, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $94,739. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Brookline, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Spunky Baker, Not Just Cake, and The Cork & Board.
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| Dining | 1.89 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.68 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.8 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.87 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.81 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.89 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.24 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.58 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.61 miles | 28 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.37 miles | 24 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.75 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.54 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.34 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.25 miles | 23 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.57 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.82 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.39 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.78 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.32 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.64 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.12 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Brookline has 27,210 households, with an average household size of 2.26. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Brookline do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 62,822 people call Brookline home. The population density is 9,293.29 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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