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Brookline

Hillsborough CountyMerrimack ValleyPopulation: 5,639

Overview

Brookline is a growing town in Hillsborough County with a strong sense of community.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
81.6°F
Winter Avg High
38.4°F
Annual Snowfall
48.2 in
Annual Rainfall
51 in
Sunny Days/Year
267
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
50 mi
~79 min drive
Manchester
24 mi
~47 min drive
Portsmouth
71 mi
~99 min drive
Concord
44 mi
~66 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$163,628
Per Capita Income
$57,069
Median Family Income
$166,842

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$431,000
Median Rent
$1,868/mo
Homeownership Rate
94.55%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
1.09%
In Labor Force
3,464
Work From Home
0.27%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.35%
Total with Degree
1,342

🚗Commute

Work From Home
0.27%

👥Demographics

Median Age
37.6 years
Avg Household Size
3.32 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

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