Conveniently located next to Boston, Brookline is known for its lovely architecture and lively commercial districts in Coolidge Corner, Brookline Village, and Washington Square. Neighborhood parks and public schools are popular among growing families. Serving a broad population, Brookline offers a variety of homes for everyone from young professionals to senior citizens.
Brookline's real estate market operates with its own gravity. Independent of Boston proper yet entirely embedded within it, the town offers an inventory depth that few communities can match — from stately single-family homes on landscaped lots in the Chestnut Hill and Fisher Hill sections to pre-war co-ops and boutique condominiums along its commercial corridors. The architectural roster is uncommonly rich: Shingle Style, Tudor Revival, Craftsman, and Georgian all share the same streets. Condo conversions in grand older buildings remain a signature of the market, offering scale and detail that new construction rarely replicates. Brookline's school system and municipal independence add structural value that holds across market cycles, making it one of the most resilient residential investments in the region.
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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