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Brockton, Massachusetts · ZIP 02302

Brockton — ZIP 02302

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Brockton (02302) scores 36/100 — Below Average for Brockton. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $507K.

36OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share28%
Property crime share72%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index48/100
Avg math proficiency18%
Avg reading proficiency22%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100
Typical home value$507K
Median rent$2,750/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$507K

Median Rent

$2,750/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,268

Violent Crime

1,379

Property Crime

3,889

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Plymouth County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Plouffe Middle School06–08627
30%
39%
Ashfield Middle School06–08474
22%
24%
BrookfieldPK–05532
21%
24%
Mary E. Baker SchoolKG–05769
18%
23%
Edgar B DavisKG–081,009
17%
26%
DowneyPK–05602
14%
10%
Gilmore Elementary SchoolPK–05444
10%
17%
East Middle School06–08421
10%
17%
PROMISE College and Career Academy09–11138Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

36,472

Median Income

$92K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

38.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02302 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 02302 has a school score of 48/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 02302 is approximately $507K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 02302 in Brockton has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.