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Brookfield, Massachusetts

Brookfield, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 15 miles W of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 54 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 3,051.

The People and Families of Brookfield

In Brookfield, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brookfield had a median family income of $54,519.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Brookfield residents, with $500. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Brookfield Housing

In Brookfield, 81% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Brookfield, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Brookfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Brookfield Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Brookfield Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 19%Brookfield Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Brookfield, MA

Comparing Brookfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men93
Well-Paid Single Women82
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income93
People in Middle Class or Better93
People Above Poverty84
College Educated Adults72

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use62
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents39
Affordability of Property Taxes28
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