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 388 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.3318,-71.1212 |
| Altitude | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1638 (388 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:18:13 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 02445 |
| Density | 8,680 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Brookline is located at 42°19'54"N 71°7'16"W (42.3317600, -71.1211600). It has 2 neighbors: Boston and Newton.
Brookline map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1Larz Anderson Park
Goddard Ave & Newton St., Brookline, MA 02445, United States View details
Phone: +16178795650 | Website available
2Larz Anderson Auto Museum
15 Newton St, Brookline, MA 02445, United States View details
Phone: +16175226547 | Website available
3Brookline Reservoir Park
674 Boylston St UNIT 504, Brookline, MA 02445, United States View details
Phone: +16177302088 | Website available
4John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
83 Beals St, Brookline, MA 02446, United States View details
Phone: +16175667937 | Website available
5Brookline Avenue Playground
575 Brookline Ave, Brookline, MA 02445, United States View details
Phone: +16177302088 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Brookline
1Brookline Town Hall
333 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445 View details
Phone: +16177302000 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Brookline, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164915 | Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Inc | Brookline (MA) | 02446 |
| 164988 | Boston University | Boston (MA) | 02215 |
| 165671 | Emmanuel College | Boston (MA) | 02115 |
| 166054 | Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology | Brookline (MA) | 02445-7415 |
| 166656 | MCPHS University | Boston (MA) | 02115-5896 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Brookline, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 (2)
- 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