Brookline is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, which borders on the cities of Boston and Newton.
It is only 4 miles west of Boston, which surrounds it like a horseshoe. Its proximity to the city, combined with its long tradition of excellent public schools, continually attracts families to Brookline.
Brookline is an attractive suburb with a unique mixture of busy streets and scenic landscapes. It has upscale shops, village pubs, gracious apartment buildings and large estates, and is home for legions of academic and scientific professionals who work at the nearby medical centers in Boston. Among its many unusual resources, Brookline has its own working farm, the oldest country club in the nation, a town golf course, the home in which John F. Kennedy was born, a magnificent park on a hillside overlooking Boston, a marvelous transportation museum, and numerous neighborhood parks and playgrounds scattered throughout the Town. Its major retail centers, like Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village, are bustling pedestrian-oriented shopping areas with a variety of shops - antique stores, coffee shops, bookstores, fresh fruit and vegetable markets, delicatessens and restaurants.
Along with offering both a city atmosphere and a feeling of being in the country, there is a wonderful mix of people in Brookline: elderly, minorities, immigrants from many lands, young families and college students. With its good schools (both public and private), good transportation (several branches of the MBTA Green Line traverse the Town), and good government, Brookline is a choice spot in which to reside or establish a business.
Housing Cost
The town is characterized by an unusual mix of multifamily property, single-, 2-, and 3-family houses, and large estates. In addition, Brookline has a significant amount of affordable housing. The community places a high value on the preservation of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and green spaces, as well as on its elected Town Meeting form of government, which represents the interests of an active and highly involved citizenry.
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 57,425. Brookline covers 6.79 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 50 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 02146, 02445, 02446 - Area codes: 617, 857
Weather
Brookline, 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 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 22.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 16 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Brookline is 42.53 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 3.98 Inches.
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