6.2 out of 10

Brookline

Ranked 2nd best city in Massachusetts
42.3292489764351 -71.1321461455643
Great for
  • Schools
  • Childcare
  • Medical Facilities
  • Public Transport
  • Clean & Green
Not great for
  • Parking
  • Cost of Living
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Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Singles
  • Students

Reviews

3/5 rating details
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 1/5
  • Cost of Living 2/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 4/5
2yrs+

"Brookline is amazing!"

I lived in the Coolidge Corner area of Brookline for one year and I loved it! You have everything you could ask for, lots of restaurants, gym, all kinds of banks, cafes, 3 different grocery stores (Trader Joe and Whole Foods included) and the best theater in MA (Coolidge Corner Theater). Simply amazing.
The only problem is that is very difficult to find an affordable apt here. Prices are getting sky high in the last year.
It's also great for kids.You can find the best schools in MA in the Brookline area. Also very safe and pretty quiet. A lot of families with babies.
Pros
  • green areas
  • schools
  • shopping
Cons
  • expensive
  • hard to find a dog friendly building
  • parking
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Students

Unranked Neighborhoods in Brookline

Longwood

3.5/5
"A close in neighborhood that's super quiet"
42.3432859289996 -71.1107404942658
"It's a progressive and diverse little neighborhood."
42.3467296947925 -71.1226897339774
"Best bagels and lox in Boston"
42.3385781309201 -71.1181214081062
"A neat and tidy family area."
42.33379684653 -71.1169566286452

Griggs Park

3.5/5
"The best of everything ...."
42.338503276479 -71.127559247648
"Quaint residential neighborhood close to area shopping"
42.3368754211492 -71.1316349279497
"Upper class neighborhood with beautiful landscaping and parks"
42.33258462797 -71.1223252114202

Corey Hill

3.5/5
"Known for beautiful homes and landscaping"
42.3426277897178 -71.1338631258324
"Walkable and convenient too"
42.3387112267125 -71.1425076286751
"This is one exclusive area!"
42.3307851932177 -71.1408940573159

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