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Brockton

City in Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Brockton is a mid-sized city south of Boston, known for its rich history in shoe manufacturing and its lively, multicultural community. The city offers urban amenities, local dining, and easy access to regional transportation. Visitors will find a blend of historic charm, local flavor, and community events.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
105,643
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.08°, -71.02°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,095
Local Cost
$2,190
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.2°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
-25.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1207 mm
Internet Speed
225 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
17
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OWD
Distance
17 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 102 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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