Brookline, MA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 26,388 housing units in Brookline.
This represents a 4.1% growth from 25,353 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 26,388 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Brookline is about 45.2%.
Brookline's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 3.1%.
Average household size is 2.18 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Brookline were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 4.80% |
| One Bedroom | 28% |
| Two Bedrooms | 29.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 19.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 8.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $599,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $625,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.93 |
| Median year structure was built | 1947 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $1,256 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 12.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 49.80% |
| Debt Free | 32.50% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.5% |
