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Living in Brockton, Massachusetts
Brockton is a city in Plymouth County, about 22 miles south of Boston. It was set off from Bridgewater as the town of North Bridgewater in 1821, renamed Brockton in 1874, and incorporated as a city in 1881. The Salisbury Plain River runs through the city, and downtown centers on School Street and Main Street.
Brockton at a glance
- $11.63Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
- $5,591Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
- 35-45 minDrive to Boston
- PlymouthCounty
Brockton's villages and zip codes
Brockton uses several ZIP codes, including 02301 and 02302, depending on the neighborhood and post office box.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Brockton | 02301 | Around Main and School streets, with City Hall, the commuter rail station and downtown businesses. |
| Montello | 02301 | A neighborhood in the northern part of the city with its own MBTA Commuter Rail station. |
| Campello | 02301 | A neighborhood in the southern part of the city with its own MBTA Commuter Rail station. |
Things to do in Brockton, MA
Start with D.W. Field Park and Fuller Craft Museum, then 1 more below.
D.W. Field Park
A large city park with ponds, walking and cycling trails, and a field-stone observation tower with 90 steps to the top. The park was laid out with Olmsted-influenced design.
Brockton, MA
Fuller Craft Museum
A museum dedicated to contemporary craft, with collections spanning woodwork, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, sculpture and glass, plus an outdoor sculpture trail on its wooded grounds beside D.W. Field Park. Admission is free for children under 12.
455 Oak St, Brockton, MA
D.W. Field Golf Course
An 18-hole public golf course established in 1927 inside D.W. Field Park, with elevation changes and views of the park's ponds.
1155 Oak St, Brockton, MA
A little history
Brockton was set off from Bridgewater and incorporated as the town of North Bridgewater in 1821, renamed Brockton in 1874, and incorporated as a city in 1881.
On October 1, 1883, Brockton became the first place in the world to have a three-wire underground electrical distribution system.
During the Civil War era, Brockton was one of the country's largest shoe manufacturing centers, a history reflected in the city's downtown factory buildings.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Brockton
D.W. Field Park is the city's main outdoor destination, with ponds, trails and a golf course spread across a landscaped city park.
- D.W. Field ParkPonds, trails and an observation tower spread across a large landscaped city park.
- D.W. Field Golf CourseAn 18-hole public course within the park, established in 1927.
Where to eat in Brockton: restaurants and coffee
2 places in Brockton to try, including cape verdean and caribbean restaurant and vietnamese sandwich shop. No one paid to be listed.
Preto's
Cape Verdean and Caribbean restaurant
A downtown restaurant serving Cape Verdean and Caribbean dishes such as jerk chicken and seafood pasta, with live music.
250 Main St, Brockton, MA
N-GON Viet Subs
Vietnamese sandwich shop
A sandwich shop known for banh mi and Vietnamese iced coffee.
321 Crescent St, Brockton, MA
Walkability and getting around Brockton
Downtown Brockton around Main and School streets has sidewalks connecting City Hall, the commuter rail station and nearby businesses, but most residential neighborhoods and the outlying commercial strips are built for driving.
Drive times
- Boston, about 22 miles35-45 min
- Logan International Airport, about 25 miles40-50 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
MBTA Commuter Rail's Middleborough/Lakeville Line serves three stations inside the city: Montello, Brockton and Campello, with service toward Boston's South Station. Brockton Area Transit (BAT) operates local bus routes within the city and to neighboring towns.
Brockton property taxes
Brockton's FY2026 residential tax rate is $11.63 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $23.23. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,163 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $5,591, on an average assessed value of $480,725.
Brockton's FY2026 tax rates
$11.63per $1,000, residential
- Residential$11.63 per $1,000
- Commercial, industrial, personal property$23.23 per $1,000
- Average single-family assessed value$480,725
- Average single-family tax bill$5,591
- Motor vehicle excise (statewide)$25 per $1,000 of value
Source: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
How the residential rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Residential rate |
|---|---|
| FY2022 | $13.97 |
| FY2023 | $12.98 |
| FY2024 | $12.02 |
| FY2025 | $12.11 |
| FY2026 | $11.63 |
Look up a Brockton property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- City ClerkVital records and town records
- Assessors' officeQuestions about a value
- Registry of DeedsDeeds and mortgages for the county
Buying a home in Brockton
What we check on a Brockton purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, river flood zone.
Check the flood zone first
The Salisbury Plain River runs through Brockton, and low-lying parcels near the river may fall within FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for BrocktonSmoke and CO certificate
Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Brockton Fire Department before the sale closes. Call 508-588-0585 to schedule.
Brockton Fire Department pageCheck FEMA flood maps near the Salisbury Plain River
The Salisbury Plain River runs through the city, and parcels near it may be in a FEMA flood zone. We check the flood map before you make an offer on a property near the river.
All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. MassHousing limits and eligibility are set by MassHousing and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in Brockton?
We're licensed in Massachusetts. Send us a Brockton address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Brockton: utilities, trash and city hall
Who to call in Brockton: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasEversource (gas division)
- WaterCity of Brockton water system
- Sewer or septicCity sewer service
- Trash and recyclingBrockton uses a pay-as-you-throw system: residents paying the trash fee get weekly curbside pickup of one barrel of trash (up to 50 lbs.) per unit, using purchased Brockton trash bags. Single-stream recycling is collected separately, and recycling carts are available for $55 at the city's Recycle Depot.
- Registry of Motor VehiclesUpdate your address with the RMV within 30 days. Excise tax goes to the city or town where the car is garaged.Mass. RMV
Recycle Depot
300 Oak Hill Way, Brockton, MA Monday-Saturday, 8:30 AM-3:00 PM
$55 for a recycling cart
Transfer station detailsCity Hall offices and contacts
Brockton City Hall is at 45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301. Main line: 508-580-7123.
- City HallMain line and website508-580-7123
- City ClerkVital records and elections.
- AssessorsProperty values and assessments.
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment.
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.
- Planning DepartmentZoning and land use.
- Parks & RecreationCity parks and recreation programs, including D.W. Field Park.
- Public WorksTrash, recycling, roads and infrastructure.
- Fire DepartmentFire suppression and emergency response from six stations.508-588-0585
- Health DepartmentBoard of Health functions, including sanitation and inspections.
- Brockton Public LibraryThe city's public library.
- Brockton Public SchoolsThe city's public school district.508-580-7000
Brockton, MA FAQ: taxes and town services
What is the property tax rate in Brockton, MA?
Brockton's FY2026 residential tax rate is $11.63 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $23.23. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.
How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Brockton?
Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $4,652 a year at $11.63 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.
Does Brockton have a split tax rate?
Yes. Homes pay $11.63 per $1,000 and commercial, industrial and personal property pay $23.23.
What is the average single-family tax bill in Brockton?
The average single-family tax bill in Brockton was $5,591 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $480,725.
What county is Brockton in?
Brockton is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Is Brockton a city or a town?
Brockton is a city. It was originally the town of North Bridgewater, renamed Brockton in 1874 and incorporated as a city in 1881.
Is trash pickup pay-as-you-throw in Brockton?
Yes. Brockton uses a pay-as-you-throw system: residents get weekly curbside pickup of one barrel of trash per unit using purchased city trash bags, with single-stream recycling collected separately.
Who supplies electricity in Brockton?
Eversource is the electric utility serving Brockton.
Is there train service from Brockton?
Yes. MBTA Commuter Rail's Middleborough/Lakeville Line stops at three stations in the city: Montello, Brockton and Campello, with service to Boston's South Station.
How far is Brockton from Boston?
Brockton is about 22 miles south of Boston.
Towns near Brockton
Neighbors of Brockton, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.
Sources
- Brockton, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- City of Brockton official website: brockton.gov
- Trash & Recycling - City of Brockton: brockton.gov
- Fuller Craft Museum - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Brockton aerial photo, Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikimedia.org
- Tax rates and average single-family value and tax bill: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
- Motor vehicle excise: M.G.L. c. 60A, $25 per $1,000 of value statewide.
- Walkability: Walk Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.