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Brookline
The Town of Brookline continues to be a safe and highly desirable place to live due to its proximity to job opportunities, excellent public transportation and school systems, and livable neighborhoods that balance green space, historic preservation, and outstanding commercial services.
About the Town of Brookline
Located four miles from downtown Boston, in Norfolk County, Brookline is one of the largest towns in New England. It is primarily a mature suburban, residential community with urban characteristics. The primary occupations of Brookline residents are management and professional, heavily concentrated in the fields of medicine and education.
Surrounded by Culture
Surrounded by the City of Boston on three sides, Brookline consists of roughly six square miles of land. Looking to stay in town? There is plenty to do just steps away in Coolidge Square!
Education Opportunities
Brookline High School is ranked 41st out of 405 high schools in MA.
Fun Fact: Fun Fact: Brookline has the third most PHD’s in the country. JFK was born there too! (And so was our writer, Renee)
Things to Do in Brookline
Exploring Brookline
- Brookline Farmer’s Market - From early June through mid-November, the Brookline Farmers’ Market is open every Thursday from 1:30 to 6:30 pm.
A neighborhood mainstay for more than 40 years, it has nearly three dozen vendors selling a huge selection of local produce (much of it organic), eggs, ice cream, baked goods, fresh meats, fish, and more.
For news and updates on the market, follow it on Instagram or Facebook.
Spotlight:
Coolidge Corner Theater
Brookline’s popular art deco movie house has been entertaining film lovers since 1933 with first-run and independent productions. Big shots like Meryl Streep, Martin Scorsese, and the late Robert Altman have appeared on panels.
You can feel like a star, too, when you sink into one of the plush chairs in the cozy 43-seat screening room
Shop Local
One of the Boston area’s best independent bookstores, Brookline Booksmith has been a Coolidge Corner institution since it opened in 1961.
The well-stocked shelves, featuring the latest best sellers alongside graphic novels and literary classics, make it a reader’s delight!
There are also a wide variety of unexpected delights in Brookline such as many art galleries, unique gift stores, and even some chains like T.J. Maxx!
Plan your shopping spree and use it as a way to get out and explore the area of one-of-a-kind Brookline!
Brookline Property Tax Rates
0.98% or $9.77 per $1,000