Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline: Town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Brookline is a town located in the county of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 58,732 and a population density of 8,637 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 59,022 inhabitants.
The town was created 386 years ago in 1637.
Quick Facts about Brookline
| Population : | 59,022 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Norfolk County |
| Different from : | Brooklyn |
| Phone Area Codes : | 617 |
| Area : | 6.8 km2 |
| Official name : | Brookline |
| Altitude : | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1638 (386 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:11:30 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 02445 |
| Density : | 8,680 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brookline is located at 42°19'54"N 71°7'16"W (42.3317600, -71.1211600). It has 2 neighbors: Boston and Newton.
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- Official Website
Official website of Brookline
Brookline has 2 neighbours.
- Boston The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston is a major center for education and is home to Harvard University and the Boston Celtics basketball team.
- Newton The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Charles River in suburban Boston. Newton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Newton Free Library and the Newton Centre Historic District.
Demographics
The population of Brookline increased by 0.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 58,732 | - | census |
| 2011 | 58,771 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 58,948 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 59,305 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 59,302 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 59,119 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 59,162 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 59,286 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 59,188 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 59,121 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 59,022 | -0.17% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Brookline
1 Larz Anderson Park
Goddard Ave & Newton St., Brookline, MA 02445, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Larz Anderson Auto Museum
15 Newton St, Brookline, MA 02445, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Brookline Reservoir Park
674 Boylston St UNIT 504, Brookline, MA 02445, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
83 Beals St, Brookline, MA 02446, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Brookline Avenue Playground
575 Brookline Ave, Brookline, MA 02445, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Brookline
1 Brookline Town Hall
333 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Brookline (185)
People born in Brookline, including basketball player Jeff Adrien, younger sister of John F. Kennedy Rosemary Kennedy, US writer Amy Lowell, .
List
- Kathleen Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington (American socialite, sister of John F. Kennedy) she was born in 20/02/1920
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver (American philanthropist; founder of the Special Olympics; sister of John F. Kennedy) she was born in 10/07/1921
- Theresa Weld (American figure skater) she was born in 21/08/1893
- William A. Wellman (American director, actor (1896-1975)) he was born in 29/02/1896
- Michael Dukakis (American politician) he was born in 03/11/1933
- Mike Wallace (American journalist, game show host and actor (1918-2012)) he was born in 09/05/1918
- John Hodgman (American author and humorist) he was born in 03/06/1971
- Charles McBurney (American surgeon) he was born in 17/02/1845
- Jon Krakauer (American writer and journalist) he was born in 12/04/1954
- Patricia Kennedy Lawford (American socialite (1924-2006); younger sister of John F. Kennedy) she was born in 06/05/1924
- Conan O'Brien (American television show host and comedian) he was born in 18/04/1963
- George S. Boutwell (United States politician (1818-1905)) he was born in 28/01/1818
- Robert Kraft (American businessman and philanthropist) he was born in 05/06/1941
- Arthur Gordon Webster (American physicist) he was born in 28/11/1863
- John R. Ross (American linguist) he was born in 07/05/1938
- James Gentle (American soccer player (1904-1986)) he was born in 21/07/1904
- Barry Gordon (American actor, television host, television producer, singer, president of the Screen Actors Guild) he was born in 21/12/1948
- Bob Margolin (American electric blues guitarist) he was born in 09/05/1949
Schools in Brookline
College & universities near Brookline, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164915 | Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Inc | Brookline (MA) | 02446 |
| 168227 | Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston (MA) | 02115 |
| 167783 | Simmons University | Boston (MA) | 02115-5898 |
| 167631 | Roxbury Community College | Roxbury Crossing (MA) | 02120-3400 |
| 167251 | Newbury College | Brookline (MA) | 02445 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brookline, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Brookline
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brookline Villag Post Office | Brookline (MA) | 02445 |
| Brooklin Post Office | Brookline (MA) | 02446 |
| Fenway Carrier Annex Post Office | Boston (MA) | 02215 |
| Jamaica Plain Post Office | Jamaica Plain (MA) | 02130 |
| Mission Hill Post Office | Roxbury Crossing (MA) | 02120 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Brookline , New Hampshire town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 5,495 people.
- Brookline , Vermont town in Vermont, United States with a population of 527 people.
Other cities in Norfolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Norfolk County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 94,421 | A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Weymouth | 58,104 | The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Franklin | 34,711 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Randolph | 34,260 | City in Massachusetts |
| Needham | 31,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Norwood | 29,737 | Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Stoughton | 28,891 | City in Wisconsin |
| Wellesley | 28,684 | Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts |
| Milton | 27,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Walpole | 26,582 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Dedham | 25,345 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Canton | 24,029 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Sharon | 18,864 | City in Massachusetts |
| Foxborough | 18,398 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Bellingham | 17,336 | Town of the United States |
| Westwood | 16,384 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Brookline distances to largest Massachusetts cities
