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Brookline Village, MA Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
$70/mo
$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1800/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2800/mo |
| Median Home Price | $640,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.23% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1500 |
The housing market in Brookline Village is highly competitive, with a mix of old and new homes, and a strong demand for rentals. The area is popular with families and young professionals. Home prices have been steadily increasing over the past few years.
Cost of Living
146
+20% above national average
120
110
105
$1500
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6.25% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.23% |
| <p>State 5.2% + No County tax + Local 0.0% (no additional local sales tax)</p> | |
Massachusetts has a flat state income tax rate of 5.2%, with no local income tax
Family & Relocation
60
8.5/10
$1500/mo
City Pulse
The MBTA Green Line has several stops in Brookline Village, with stroller-friendly access at most stations, and the area is also walkable and bikeable
- Larz Anderson Park
- Brookline Village Playground
- Boston Children's Museum
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📰 Live Local News
Brookline Village has strict zoning laws and regulations regarding parking, noise, and waste management
Financial Tools
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- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
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📊 Brookline Village — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Brookline Village fluctuate significantly by season, with higher electricity costs in the summer due to air conditioning and higher gas costs in the winter for heating. Residents can expect to pay around 20-30% more for utilities during the peak summer and winter months.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 02446 has a property tax millage rate of 12.34, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
8/10, with wide sidewalks, accessible parks, and elevators at most MBTA stations, but some areas have limited stroller-friendly infrastructure
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