Primary sources for Brockton, MA
- Census Bureau profile of Brockton, MA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Brockton, MA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Brockton, MA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Brockton, MA
Electricity rates in Brockton, Massachusetts
Brockton, MA ranks 3 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the fewest people working from home (6.3% of workers). Brockton, Massachusetts has 105,080 residents in 35,610 households; 17.9% heat with electricity.
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Brockton on the map
Plymouth County, with Brockton marked
Who supplies Brockton
Plymouth County lists 3 utilities for Brockton, MA, a city of 105,080: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Plymouth County page.
Who lives in Brockton: income, cars, homes
Of 48,461 workers in Brockton, MA, 3,032 work from home, 34,789 drive alone, 2,407 ride transit and 655 walk. Brockton, MA homes: 21,829 have 3+ bedrooms, 5,700 none or one, median 5.3 rooms. In Brockton, MA, 5,943 households own no vehicle and 17,725 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 14,379 residents of Brockton, MA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.5. In Brockton, MA, 8,096 of 14,620 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 10,657 households moved in since 2018 and 7,066 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Brockton, MA, 8,386 of 35,610 households earn under $35,000, 8,987 $35,000-$75,000, 10,579 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,658 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Brockton, MA
| Brockton, MA | Value | Rank in Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Brockton, MA, households under $35,000 | 23.5% | 19 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, households $150,000 or more | 21.5% | 34 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, residents below poverty | 13.9% | 14 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, median age | 36.5 | 34 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 58.3% | 9 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, households without a vehicle | 16.7% | 13 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, households with 2+ vehicles | 49.8% | 25 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, workers at home | 6.3% | 46 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, cost-burdened renters | 55.4% | 15 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, moved in since 2018 | 29.9% | 31 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, moved in before 2000 | 19.8% | 31 of 48 |
Facts about Brockton
- Residents of Brockton, MA, ACS 2023
- 105,0806 of 48 Massachusetts cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Brockton, MA
- $77,08935 of 48 of those cities
- Households in Brockton, MA
- 35,6102.95 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Brockton, MA
- 57.0%20,298 owners and 15,312 renter households
- Housing units in Brockton, MA
- 37,4201,810 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Brockton, MA
- 17.9%6,388 of 35,610 homes
- Land area of Brockton, MA
- 21.3 sq mi4,925.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Brockton, MA
- 2.6%at 570 kWh a month over the $77,089 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Brockton, MA
- 184NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 175.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Brockton, MA
- 196030,699 of 37,420 homes (82.0%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Brockton, MA
- $405,500$1,545 gross rent a month, 4.57% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Brockton
Compare Brockton with nearby cities
| City near Brockton, MA | Distance from Brockton | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton, MA (this page) | 0 mi | 105,080 | $77,089 | 1960 | $405,500 | 184 | 6.3% |
| Randolph Town, MA | 6.8 mi north | 34,683 (-70,397) | $103,129 (+$26,040) | 1967 (+7 yr) | $463,500 (+$58,000) | 270 (+86) | 13.6% (+7.3 pts) |
| Braintree Town, MA | 8.6 mi north | 38,762 (-66,318) | $125,305 (+$48,216) | 1956 (-4 yr) | $623,200 (+$217,700) | 246 (+62) | 16.9% (+10.7 pts) |
| Weymouth Town, MA | 9.6 mi northeast | 57,786 (-47,294) | $100,077 (+$22,988) | 1962 (+2 yr) | $516,200 (+$110,700) | 210 (+26) | 16.0% (+9.7 pts) |
| Norwood, MA | 11.4 mi northwest | 31,380 (-73,700) | $97,110 (+$20,021) | 1961 (+1 yr) | $613,500 (+$208,000) | 311 (+127) | 14.6% (+8.4 pts) |
| Quincy, MA | 12.4 mi north | 101,361 (-3,719) | $95,711 (+$18,622) | 1958 (-2 yr) | $598,100 (+$192,600) | 302 (+118) | 18.1% (+11.8 pts) |
Housing and heating in Brockton
Brockton, MA: 30,699 of 37,420 homes were built before 1980 and 2,684 in 2000 or later. Brockton, MA has 17,717 detached houses, 8,094 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 155 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Brockton, MA
% of homes by decade built, Brockton, MA
- 33pre-40
- 540s
- 1250s
- 1560s
- 1670s
- 780s
- 390s
- 400s
- 310s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Brockton, MA
| Brockton, MA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton, MA, median year built | 1960 | 1971 | -11 years | 22 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, built before 1980 | 82.0% | 62.9% | +19.2 points | 7 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, built 2000 or later | 7.2% | 16.8% | -9.6 points | 40 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, detached houses | 47.3% | 70.0% | -22.7 points | 20 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 21.6% | 11.7% | +9.9 points | 30 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, mobile homes | 0.4% | 2.3% | -1.9 points | 18 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, renter households | 43.0% | 22.4% | +20.6 points | 27 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, median home value | $405,500 | $513,000 | -$107,500 | 35 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, median gross rent a month | $1,545 | $1,655 | -$110 | 35 of 48 |
| Brockton, MA, people per household | 2.90 | 2.59 | +0.31 | 1 of 48 |
Outage risk around Brockton
Brockton, MA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 180 wind and 4 tornado, 175.1 per 100,000 residents of 105,080. Top gust near Brockton, MA: 65 knots, 75 mph. Damage near Brockton, MA: $844K.
Reports within 15 miles of Brockton, MA
wind and tornado reports, Brockton, MA
- 6'15
- 48'16
- 6'17
- 7'18
- 9'19
- 38'20
- 25'21
- 10'22
- 20'23
- 6'24
- 9'25
| Brockton, MA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton, MA, 2015 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Brockton, MA, 2016 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| Brockton, MA, 2017 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Brockton, MA, 2018 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Brockton, MA, 2019 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Brockton, MA, 2020 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Brockton, MA, 2021 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Brockton, MA, 2022 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Brockton, MA, 2023 | 17 | 3 | 20 |
| Brockton, MA, 2024 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Brockton, MA, 2025 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Cost of living with electricity in Brockton
Brockton, MA: 35,610 households at $1,887 a year per home for electricity (Plymouth County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $67.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $3,919 a year per household.
| Group in Brockton, MA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Brockton, MA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton, MA, all households | 35,610 | $1,887 | $67.2 million | 2.45% |
| Brockton, MA, homeowners | 20,298 | $2,184 | $44.3 million | 2.83% |
| Brockton, MA, renters | 15,312 | $872 | $13.4 million | 1.13% |
Analyst note on Brockton
Brockton, MA counts 105,080 residents in 35,610 households, on 21.3 square miles. Household income in Brockton, MA is $77,089; 20,298 of its 35,610 households own. 6,388 of the 35,610 occupied homes in Brockton, MA heat with electricity.
Brockton, MA has 37,420 housing units, 1,810 of them vacant or seasonal. Brockton, MA ranks 13 of 48 Massachusetts cities for households without a vehicle (16.7%). Brockton, MA ranks 14 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the lowest median home value ($405,500).
Brockton, MA ranks 14 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the lowest median rent ($1,545 a month).
ZIP codes in Brockton
| ZIP area touching Brockton, MA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Brockton | Share of Brockton's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 02301 (Brockton, MA) | 100.0% | 58.3% |
| 02302 (Brockton, MA) | 100.0% | 41.6% |
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Questions on Brockton
Brockton: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Brockton, MA: Massachusetts households pick a supplier and plan, and Plymouth County lists 3 utilities.
Brockton: how does it rank among Massachusetts cities?
Brockton, MA: rank 6 of 48 by its 105,080 residents, rank 35 of 48 by $77,089 median income.
Brockton: how many homes heat with electricity?
Brockton, MA: 6,388 of 35,610 occupied homes, 17.9%; Plymouth County 11.5%.
Brockton: how much income goes to electricity?
At 570 kWh a month, 2.6% of the $77,089 median income in Brockton, MA.
Brockton: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Massachusetts yes; municipal and co-op areas around Brockton, MA may be closed.
Brockton: damaging storms reported nearby?
184 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Brockton, MA, 2015 to 2025, 175.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Brockton?
Brockton, MA: median home built 1960; 30,699 of 37,420 homes (82.0%) predate 1980, 17,717 are detached and 8,094 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Brockton, MA work from home?
3,032 of 48,461 workers.
How big are the homes in Brockton, MA?
21,829 of 37,420 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.3 rooms.
How many Brockton, MA households have no car?
5,943 households; 17,725 have two or more.