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Brockton, Massachusetts

City · Population 105,788 · #6 in Massachusetts · #310 in the US
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Brockton, Massachusetts

Brockton is a city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. Its population was 105,643 at the 2020 United States census, and it is a major economic and commercial hub for the southern part of Greater Boston.

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About Brockton

Brockton, MA is a mid-size city located in central Massachusetts with an estimated population of 105,788. It ranks as the 6th largest city in Massachusetts.

Officially, Brockton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 21.33 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,960 residents per square mile.

📰 Brockton News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Brockton Unique

  • A top-25 city in Massachusetts by population (#6 of 58 incorporated places).
  • Home to 2.7% of Massachusetts's city-dwelling population.
  • Part of the fabric of Massachusetts — one of 248 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Full urban amenities: dining, healthcare, education, and employment in one place.
  • Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Brockton

📍 Skyview Village

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Brockton

  • BFC: Boston Fried Chicken & Burritos
  • Bill's House of Pizza — pizza
  • Brazil Grill — brazilian
  • Chinatown — chinese
  • Flava Jamaica — jamaican
  • Niko Bar & Grill — greek
  • Niko Mediterranean — mediterranean
  • Not Just Thaboule — mediterranean
  • Santana Restaurant & Function Hall
  • Starbucks — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Children's Museum Easton · Museum
  • Fuller Craft Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Brockton

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Brockton

  • Brockton High
  • Brookfield
  • Downey
  • Dr W Arnone Community School
  • East Middle School
  • Edgar B Davis
  • Gilmore Elementary School
  • Hancock
  • John F Kennedy
  • New Heights Charter School of Brockton
  • North Middle School
  • Oscar F Raymond
  • Ralph D Butler
  • South Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
  • Good Samaritan Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateMassachusetts
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Robert F. Sullivan
Population (2024)105,788
Rank in state#6 of 58
Land area21.33 sq mi
Density4,960/sq mi
Coordinates42.0825, -71.0246

🗺️ Map of Brockton

🏘️ Nearby Communities

Abington, MA · 4 miHolbrook, MA · 4 miRandolph Town, MA · 7 miBridgewater Town, MA · 8 miSharon, MA · 9 miBraintree Town, MA · 9 miHanson, MA · 9 miWeymouth Town, MA · 10 mi