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Brookline
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Brookline is a leafy, residential town bordering Boston, blending suburban tranquility with urban amenities. Known for its historic architecture, lively commercial centers, and a strong sense of community, Brookline offers visitors a comfortable, accessible base near the heart of Boston.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
326
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.33°, -71.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
93
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,020
Local Cost
$2,600
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
157 Mbps
Upload
53 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
90
Coworking
0
Cafes
22
Nightlife
5
Parks
63
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1994.0
Airport
BNH
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 77 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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