Brookline is a city in Massachusetts state in USA with a population of 59223 residents.. The poverty rate of Brookline is 10.8%, which is 23% lower than national average. The typical household in Brookline earns $113642 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 23.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Brookline, only 97% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Brookline remained 3.1%, which is 34% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Brookline, only 84% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 7% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Brookline is 191, which is 91% higher than national average. Median home value in Brookline is $1006200 , which is 338% higher than national average. While median income in Brookline remained $113642, which is 68% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.