Economy & Jobs — Brookline, Massachusetts
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $142,101 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$160,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $94,739 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 38,008 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 42.6% |
| Professional | 22.2% |
| Finance Insurance | 7.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 655 |
| Law Offices | 535 |
| Fast Food | 524 |
| Dental Offices | 453 |
| Physician Offices | 390 |
| Child Day Care | 335 |
| Beauty Salons | 329 |
| Insurance Agencies | 318 |
| Coffee Shops | 270 |
| Real Estate Offices | 268 |
| Accounting Firms | 206 |
| Auto Repair | 190 |
| Commercial Banks | 184 |
| Fitness Centers | 181 |
| Convenience Stores | 142 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
