Brockton, MA02301

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$506,000
0.8% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$72,700
46.4% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
33
40.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
1.3%
Median Rent
$2,400
4.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,650
3.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,280
2.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,850
9.1% YoY Growth

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Property Listings — Brockton, MA

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Brockton, MA is 33. This is a increase of 40.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 31.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$495,00012.0%
Listing Count
655.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.1%5.0%
Days on Market
3340.0%
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Demographics — Brockton, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Brockton, MA has a population of 68,600, which has increased by 9.0% over the past 5 years. Brockton, MA is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.6% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
68,6009.0%
% Under 18
26.1%0.4%
% Seniors
13.1%3.1%
% WFH
6.6%266.7%
% w/ College Degree
21.7%17.3%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Brockton, MA is a predominantly black area, with 40.3% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 13.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Brockton, MA is white, making up 23.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 34.4% of the population in Brockton, MA, and this percentage has increased by 1.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
23.9%-18.4%
% Black
40.3%-13.3%
% Hispanic
12.8%12.3%
% Asian
2.0%11.1%
% Foreign Born
34.4%1.5%
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Mortgage and Risk — Brockton, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 782 mortgage originations in Brockton, MA, of which 71.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 38.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Brockton, MA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
782
% Conventional Loans
71.0%
% Government Loans
29.0%
% Investor Loans
2.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
12.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Brockton, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Brockton, MA under the Section 8 program is 22.2%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Brockton, MA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
3,602
Total Units Section 8
2,522
% Rentals under Section 8
22.2%
% Occupied Section 8
93.7%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom-$100$1,650$1,550
2 Bedroom-$260$2,280$2,020
3 Bedroom-$290$2,850$2,560
4 Bedroom-$480$3,250$2,770

Affordability — Brockton, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio6.2
Median Home Price$506,000
Median Household Income$72,700

Brockton, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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