Living in North Brookfield, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Brookfield · Census data 2020–2024
North Brookfield has 4,760 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $79,285 (24% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $359,100, the median rent is $981/month.
North Brookfield at a glance
- Population
- 4,760
- Median age
- 45.2State: 40
- Median household income
- $79,285State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $359,100State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $981/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is North Brookfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Brookfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Brookfield the median home value is $359,100, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $981 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,968 a month in housing costs.
North Brookfield median household income
The median household income in North Brookfield is $79,285 and the income per person is $43,980. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in North Brookfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,151
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.54
North Brookfield demographics
- Population
- 4,760
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 1,869
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Brookfield ›
Education in North Brookfield
26.3% of adults 25 and older in North Brookfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Brookfield
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
North Brookfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Brookfield | 4,760 | $79,285 | $359,100 | $981 |
| Spencer | 12,008 | $80,533 | $382,000 | $1,078 |
| East Brookfield | 2,166 | $81,042 | $381,200 | $1,142 |
| West Brookfield | 3,859 | $95,613 | $354,000 | $1,236 |
| New Braintree | 973 | $99,500 | $408,800 | $1,484 |
| Oakham | 1,639 | $102,000 | $420,100 | $1,174 |
| Brookfield | 3,460 | $81,250 | $341,900 | $1,014 |
| Paxton | 5,002 | $134,083 | $472,300 | $1,386 |
| Leicester | 11,113 | $105,173 | $413,100 | $1,487 |
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What is the median household income in North Brookfield, MA?
The median household income in North Brookfield is $79,285, 24% lower than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Brookfield?
The median home value in North Brookfield is $359,100, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in North Brookfield?
The median gross rent in North Brookfield is $981 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is North Brookfield, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in North Brookfield?
The median age in North Brookfield is 45.2 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in North Brookfield?
The average commute to work in North Brookfield is 37 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Brookfield?
The unemployment rate in North Brookfield is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Brookfield?
26.3% of adults in North Brookfield have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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