Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (14) F
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Energize: Healthy Eating
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dolce Vita Cafè
Coffee Shop
Blue Blottle
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fuel America
Coffee Shop
Brighton Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Royaltea Brookline
Coffee Shop
7 Pond Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Hillside Cafe
Coffee Shop
Temptations
Coffee Shop
Cafe Beirut
Coffee Shop
Caffe Aromi
Coffee Shop
Paris Creperie
Coffee Shop
Caffè Nero
Coffee Shop
Kamado
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe 129
Coffee Shop
Fiore's Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Metropolitan Waterworks Museum
Museum
Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Museum
Longyear Museum
Museum
Jamaica Pond Bench
Attraction
Showcase SuperLux
Cinema
Conte Forum
Stadium
McMullen Museum of Art
Museum
The Footlight Club
Theatre Arts
Coolidge Corner Theater
Cinema
Robsham Theater Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Brighton Field at the Harrington Athletics Village
Stadium
Loring-Greenough House
Museum
Mary Baker Eddy Historic House
Museum
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Museum
Out of the Blue Gallery
Art Gallery
Heartbreak Hill
Attraction
Sam Adams Boston Brewery Tour
Attraction
Unbound Visual Arts Gallery
Art Gallery
Stony Brook Fine Arts
Theatre Arts
Warren Anatomical Museum
Museum
Origination
Theatre Arts
Garage Boston
Nightclub
MassArt Film Society
Cinema
Agganis Arena
Stadium
Brookline Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (13) F
Mary Ann's
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Reservoir Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Chipotle
Fast Food
Cityside
Bar
Gimbel's Liquors
Alcohol
The Publick House
Bar
Washington Square Tavern
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
New York Fried Chicken & Pizza
Fast Food
Lee's Liquor and Grocery
Alcohol
TT Bar
Bar
Streetcar Wine & Beer
Alcohol
Seven Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Same Old Place
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Costello's Tavern
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Blanchards Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
J.P. House of Pizza
Fast Food
Coolidge Corner Clubhouse
Bar
Yogurtland
Sweets
The Real Deal
Deli
Fitness (2) F
Beacon Hill Athletic Club
Gym
Blissful Monkey Yoga Studio
Gym
Healthworks
Gym
Curtis Community Hall
Community Centre
Lucy Parsons Center
Community Centre
Boston Sports Club
Gym
Old Oak Dojo
Community Centre
West End House Boys and Girls Club
Community Centre
All Bright Community Center
Community Centre
Palestinian Cultural Center for Peace
Community Centre
Boston Martial Arts Center
Gym
Wai Kru
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Center
Community Centre
F45 Training
Gym
Overseas Student Service
Community Centre
Anna M. Cole Community Center
Community Centre
Down Under School of Yoga
Gym
YMCA
Gym
Red City Fitness
Gym
Tobin Community Center
Community Centre
Mission Main Community Center
Community Centre
Archdale Community Center
Community Centre
Boston Sports Club
Gym
Thomas L. Johnson Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (10) F
Star Market
Grocery Store
Athan's Bakery
Bakery
Star Market
Grocery Store
Finagle a Bagel
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
When Pigs Fly
Bakery
When Pigs Fly
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
The Blue Frog Bakery
Bakery
City Feed and Supply
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
The Butcherie
Grocery Store
Kupel's Bakery
Bakery
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Monumental Cupcakes
Bakery
Johnny D's Fruit and Produce
Grocery Store
Gondres Bakery & Cafeteria
Bakery
Happy Market and Spirits
Grocery Store
Berezka International Food Store
Grocery Store
Cheema's Super Market
Grocery Store
Clear Flour Bakery
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Tous Les Jours
Bakery
Cafe Brazil Bakery
Bakery
Parks (126) A+
Eliot Street Park
Park
Brookline Reservoir Park
Park
Fisher Hill Reservoir Park
Park
Fisher Hill Historic District
Park
Single Tree Hill Reservoir
Park
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Park
D.J. Warren Field
Park
Reservoir Park
Park
Green Hill Historic District
Park
Brookline Town Green Historic District
Park
Town Green
Park
Chestnut Hill Historic District
Park
Clark Park
Playground
Strathmore Road Historic District
Park
Clark Playground
Park
Larz Anderson Park
Park
Jean B. Waldstein Playground
Park
Schick Park
Park
Cassidy Playground
Park
Schick Park
Park
Cypress Street Playground
Park
Beaconsfield Terraces Historic District
Park
Kilsyth Terrace
Park
Cypress Emerson Historic District
Park
Margaret E. Robinson Playground
Park
Shops (22) D-
Joseph Van Benten Furnituremakers
Furniture
Cleveland Circle Hardware
Home Improvement
Supercuts
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ccc's Cleveland Circle Convenience
Convenience Store
Kosmima Fine Jewelry
Fashion
Salon Lison
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Chansky's Super Market
Convenience Store
Primos Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Deep Blue Hair Studio
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Huntington Market
Convenience Store
Babushka Deli
Convenience Store
D'Flacco Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Biyoshi Salon
Hairdresser
New Leaf Flores
Florist
JP Comics and Games
Toys
EYE Q Optical
Optician
Wild Goose Chase
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Walter's Jewelry
Fashion
Eureka!
Discount Store
Vitamin World
Nutrition Supplements
Sal's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 26.8% take public transportation in Brookline.
Public Transit Stops (118)
Stops & Stations A+
Lee St @ Boylston St
Bus Stop
Boylston St @ Heath St
Bus Stop
Lee St @ Boylston St
Bus Stop
Boylston St @ Chestnut Hill Av
Bus Stop
Lee St opp Dudley Way
Bus Stop
Chestnut Hill Ave @ Channing Rd
Bus Stop
Lee St @ Warren St
Bus Stop
Chestnut Hill Ave @ Eliot St
Bus Stop
Lee St opp Warren St
Bus Stop
Opp 763 Boylston St
Bus Stop
Boylston St @ Timon Ave
Bus Stop
Boylston St @ Reservoir Rd
Bus Stop
Lee St @ Sears Rd
Bus Stop
Lee St @ Sears Rd
Bus Stop
850 Boylston St
Bus Stop
Chestnut Hill Ave @ Ackers Ave
Bus Stop
Chestnut Hill Ave opp Ackers Ave
Bus Stop
Boylston St @ Warren St
Bus Stop
Boylston St @ Sumner Rd
Bus Stop
910 Boylston St
Bus Stop
Chestnut Hill Ave opp Buckminster Rd
Bus Stop
Opp 910 Boylston St
Bus Stop
Chestnut Hill Ave @ Buckminster Rd
Bus Stop
Opp 850 Boylston St
Bus Stop
Boylston St @ Kennard Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
26.8% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Brookline is 220/100 - which is 65% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime A+

Brookline crime rates are 1,001 per 100k, which is 28% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
896 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
105 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Brookline is $113,642 - which is 60% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$113,642 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (24)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Brookline Fire Department
Fire Station
Lown Cardiology Group
Clinic
Brigham & Women's Ambulatory Care Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Brookline Fire Station Number 7
Fire Station
CVS
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Brighton Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Health First Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Brookline Police Station
Police
Brookline Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Brookline Fire Department Station Number One
Fire Station
Arandia & Meola Dental Group
Dentist
Brighton Dental Group
Dentist
Fire Department Station Number Six
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Column Health
Clinic
Boston Fire Department Engine 29, Ladder 11
Fire Station
Brookhouse Dental
Dentist
Boston Children's at Brookline Place
Clinic
BIDHC Jamaica Plain
Doctor
Curahealth Hospital Boston
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing C+

Brookline home prices are $1,006,200 - which is 195% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$1,006,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
8.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Brookline graduation rate is 96% - which is 10% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
76% B+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (17) B-
Heath
John D Runkle
William H Lincoln
Maimonides School Elementary Section
The Park School
Brimmer & May School
Torah Academy
British International School Of Boston
Apple Orchard School
Beaver Country Day School
Michael Driscoll
The Chestnut Hillschool
Baldwin Early Learning Center
Pierce
Joseph P Manning
St Mary Of The Assumption Elementary School
Curley K-8 School
Italian Home For Children
Edith C Baker
Edward Devotion
Manville School
Edison K-8
Lawrence
Winship Elementary
Compass
High Schools (8) F
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael High School For Boys
Brookline High
Brimmer & May School
Torah Academy
British International School Of Boston
Beaver Country Day School
Manville School
Brighton High
Compass
Beacon High School
Margarita Muniz Academy
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
Meridian Academy
Bay Cove Academy
Horace Mann School For The Deaf
St Joseph Preparatory High School
The English High
Winsor School
Lyon Upper 9-12
Community Academy
Match Charter Public School
Fenway High School
Ivy Street School
Boston Latin
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ratings A+

Brookline has an overall rating of 90% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A+
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Brookline Area Facts

  • Brookline has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Brookline crime rates are 28% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Brookline is 65% higher than the Massachusetts average

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Brookline, MA 4.5 rating By shaanti ( Jun 26, 2017) Brookline is a diverse, densely populated, safe and progressive society. There are many different types of restaurants and shops. It is walkable and has access to public transportation. The town is also very close to Boston. On the other hand, Brookline is not economically divers ...Read More e due to the high costs of living there. Read Less
4.5 rating By shaanti ( Jun 26, 2017) Brookline is a racially diverse, densely populated, safe and progressive society. There are many different types of restaurants and shops. It is walkable and has access to public transportation. The town is also very close to Boston. On the other hand, Brookline is not economical ...Read More ly diverse due to the high costs of living there. Read Less
Brookline, MA - Awesome 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) Brookline is awesome. I have lived in Brookline for many years now and the best part of living here is being able to jump on the commuter rail to go to Boston whenever I want. The commuter rail runs daily and takes around 15-20 minutes to reach Boston.

The nightlife in Brookline ...Read More is amazing. Bars and clubs stay open until very late, seven days a week. No matter what day it is I can always find a good club or bar to go to. There is also a huge mall located right in the city. The mall has many high-end shops to shop at as well as discount stores. Many outlets are also nearby.

Many great restaurants are located throughout the central village section of Brookline. I love this section of the city because there are many sushi restaurants in this section.

Brookline is pretty safe and I have never had an encounter with any sort of violent crime since I have been living here. The city is great and filled with diversity. I would not choose to live anywhere else in the world. The only thing that I really don't like is that the city is extremely busy and driving around the city is difficult. This is why I choose to walk everywhere. Read Less
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Brookline, MA - Awesome 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) Brookline is awesome. I have lived in Brookline for many years now and the best part of living here is being able to jump on the commuter rail to go to Boston whenever I want. The commuter rail runs daily and takes around 15-20 minutes to reach Boston.

The nightlife in Brookline ...Read More is amazing. Bars and clubs stay open until very late, seven days a week. No matter what day it is I can always find a good club or bar to go to. There is also a huge mall located right in the city. The mall has many high-end shops to shop at as well as discount stores. Many outlets are also nearby.

Many great restaurants are located throughout the central village section of Brookline. I love this section of the city because there are many sushi restaurants in this section.

Brookline is pretty safe and I have never had an encounter with any sort of violent crime since I have been living here. The city is great and filled with diversity. I would not choose to live anywhere else in the world. The only thing that I really don't like is that the city is extremely busy and driving around the city is difficult. This is why I choose to walk everywhere. Read Less

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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brookline? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Eliot Street Park
      Brookline Reservoir Park
      Fisher Hill Reservoir Park
      Fisher Hill Historic District
      Single Tree Hill Reservoir
      Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
      D.J. Warren Field
      Reservoir Park

      Entertainment

      Metropolitan Waterworks Museum
      Larz Anderson Auto Museum
      Longyear Museum
      Jamaica Pond Bench
      Showcase SuperLux
      Conte Forum
      McMullen Museum of Art
      The Footlight Club

      Food & Drink

      Mary Ann's
      Dunkin'
      Reservoir Wine & Spirits
      Chipotle
      Cityside
      Gimbel's Liquors
      The Publick House
      Washington Square Tavern

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Brookline? Of all people who commute, 26.8% take public transportation in Brookline.
      Drive to Work
      31%

      46% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      27%

      22% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      13% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brookline? The cost of living in Brookline is 220/100 - which is 65% higher than Massachusetts.
      Brookline
      220

      120% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brookline? Brookline crime rates are 1,001, which are 28% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,001 per 100k people

      57% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 100

      57% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Brookline? The median income in Brookline is $113,642 which is 60% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $113,642105% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $74,549150% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      54% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Brookline a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Bournewood Hospital
      HRI Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS
      Brookline Bank
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Brookline home prices? Brookline home prices are $1,006,200 - which is 195% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $1,006,200445% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,305143% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Brookline have good schools? The Brookline graduation rate is 96% - which is 10% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      76%

      58% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      30% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Brookline a good place to live? Brookline has an overall rating of 90% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      8 total surveys

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