The Massachusetts city of Brockton is located in Plymouth County, about 25 miles south of the Massachusetts capital of Boston and 35 miles northeast of Rhode Island's capital city of Providence. Massachusetts State Highway 24 runs through the city, which is also located near Interstate Highways I-93, I-495, and I-195. The city is home to Massasoit Community College (MCC). The community was named after the city in Ontario, Canada.
Brockton is often called the "City of Champions", due to its status as the native city of both former undefeated heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano and former middleweight boxing champion Marvin Hagler.
Our city has a proud history that dates to the Pilgrim settlers of the 17th century, and through the years includes dominance in the textile and shoe industries, taking a leading role in Edison's work with sustainable electric power on a large scale, and more recently being known as the home to two of boxing's "World Champions," Rocky Marciano and Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
The Fuller Craft Museum heads the list of cultural and artistic offerings found in the Brockton area. As New England’s home for contemporary craft, the museum focuses on multicultural exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops, and special events where a visitor can literally touch the materials and objects. Fun and entertainment are abundant at the Brockton Fair, one of the country's oldest country fairs located at the historic Brockton Fairgrounds. The Buckley Performing Arts Center on the campus of Massasoit Community College is the site of numerous concerts, plays, and musicals for fans of all ages.
The City of Brockton is home to dozens of parks, playgrounds as well as many membership facilities. The open space in Brockton consists of a large 756-acre recreational area known as D.W. Field Park. The park includes six ponds, bike and footpaths, and a golf course. In addition, Brockton has 464 acres of conservation land, which are available for passive recreational endeavors.
Why not come and see for yourself all that Brockton has to offer!
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $281,100
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 94,191. Brockton covers 21.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 112 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 02301, 02302 - Area codes: 508, 774
Weather
Brockton, MA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 17.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Brockton is 48.25 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 4.42 Inches.
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