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Moving to Brookline, MA

An in-depth neighborhood guide based on 8 scored addresses across Brookline.

66
avg Vibe Score
D
Overall Grade
8
neighborhoods analyzed

Brookline Snapshot

Safety 95
Environment 71
Walkability & Transit 50
Natural Hazard Risk 57
Schools 50
Economic Growth 50
Affordability 46

Safest Neighborhoods

These areas have the lowest crime rates in Brookline, based on FBI crime data.

#1
615 CHESTNUT HILL AVE, BROOKLINE, MA, 02445
Overall: 63/100 · C+
95
Safety
 #2
154 HYSLOP RD, BROOKLINE, MA, 02445
Overall: 64/100 · C+
95
Safety
 #3
24 COTTAGE FARM RD, BROOKLINE, MA, 02446
Overall: 67/100 · B-
95
Safety

Best Schools

Neighborhoods near the highest-rated schools in Brookline, based on GreatSchools ratings.

#1
615 CHESTNUT HILL AVE, BROOKLINE, MA, 02445
Overall: 63/100 · C+
50
Education
 #2
154 HYSLOP RD, BROOKLINE, MA, 02445
Overall: 64/100 · C+
50
Education
 #3
24 COTTAGE FARM RD, BROOKLINE, MA, 02446
Overall: 67/100 · B-
50
Education

Most Walkable

Highest walkability, transit access, and broadband coverage in Brookline.

#1
23A HARVARD ST, BROOKLINE, MA, 02445
Overall: 70/100 · B
64
Walkability
 #2
24 COTTAGE FARM RD, BROOKLINE, MA, 02446
Overall: 67/100 · B-
59
Walkability
 #3
615 CHESTNUT HILL AVE, BROOKLINE, MA, 02445
Overall: 63/100 · C+
51
Walkability

Most Affordable

Best cost-of-living scores in Brookline, factoring in rent, taxes, and utility costs.

#1
615 CHESTNUT HILL AVE, BROOKLINE, MA, 02445
Overall: 63/100 · C+
46
Affordability
 #2
154 HYSLOP RD, BROOKLINE, MA, 02445
Overall: 64/100 · C+
46
Affordability
 #3
24 COTTAGE FARM RD, BROOKLINE, MA, 02446
Overall: 67/100 · B-
46
Affordability

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