Geography
The town was founded on farmland around the Muddy River Hamlet and is surrounded like a horseshoe by Boston.
Cultural Attractions
The town’s retail corridors, like Coolidge Corner, feature a variety of independent boutiques, cafes, markets, and theaters. There is also a popular weekly farmers’ market and the Brookline Arts Center, which offers a series of art classes for adults.
Recreation
The Country Club in Brookline boasts that it was the first of its sort in the country. Brookline is also the home of the Larz Anderson Auto Museum and a hillside park that overlooks Boston.
Historical
Former President John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline.
Economy
Brookline is predominantly residential with bustling pedestrian-friendly shopping areas.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 59,444
- Population under 55:
- 75.1%
- Population over 55:
- 24.9%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Boston
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 80°F July High, 20°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $73,204
- Median home price:
- $520,000
- Average property tax:
- $5,743
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 6.7%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 14
- Middle schools:
- 15
- High schools:
- 4
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 3
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 54
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 80
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 2/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 72/10
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 110/11
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 173
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