Question 1

Is 02301 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 02301 in Brockton has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Brockton city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 02301 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 02301?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 02301 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 02301. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 02301 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Brockton. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 02301?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 02301 is approximately $517K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 02301 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 02301 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 02301 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 02301 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Brockton. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 02301 scores similarly to the middle tier of Brockton neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Brockton — ZIP 02301

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
New Heights Charter School of Brockton	06–12	—	—	—
Brockton High	09–12	—	—	—
Dr W Arnone Community School	PK–05	—	—	—
Hancock	PK–05	—	—	—
John F Kennedy	KG–05	—	—	—
North Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Oscar F Raymond	KG–05	—	—	—
South Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
West Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Louis F Angelo Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Manthala George Jr. School	PK–05	—	—	—
Edison Evening Academy	11–12	—	—	—
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	—	—	—
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy	06–12	—	—	—
Champion High School	09–12	—	—	—