Apartments for rent in Brockton, MA

Brockton is a town in Massachusetts with a population of approximately 95,000. The city's population, at an average age of just under 37, is decidedly younger than most cities in Massachusetts. A narrow majority of residents own their homes (54%) as opposed to renting (46%) in Brockton. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $1,018 a month, which is $199 a month lower than the state average.

Many Brockton residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries account for 19% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. Brockton workers take home an average annual income of about $66,000, less than the state average. Brockton's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Brockton has a relatively high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have a high school degree or GED (22%). Additionally, 8% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 3% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Brockton has an average commute time of about 34 minutes. Many residents (40%) drive to work, while public transportation is used by just 4% of the population. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.