Brookline is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Hampshire. With a population of 5,773 people and two associated neighborhoods, Brookline is the 66th largest community in New Hampshire.
Brookline home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Hampshire, but Brookline real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Brookline has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 19.38% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Because of many things, Brookline is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Brookline a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Brookline has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Brookline’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
One downside of living in Brookline is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Brookline, the average commute to work is 32.74 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Brookline. 63.55% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Brookline in 2022 was $57,069, which is wealthy relative to New Hampshire and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $228,276 for a family of four.
The people who call Brookline home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Brookline residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Brookline include Irish, English, German, French, and French Canadian.
The most common language spoken in Brookline is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.