Brookline is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Hampshire. With a population of 5,753 people and two associated neighborhoods, Brookline is the 66th largest community in New Hampshire. Brookline home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Hampshire, but Brookline real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Brookline is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 88.12% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Brookline is a town of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Brookline who work in management occupations (13.75%), sales jobs (8.55%), and teaching (8.52%). Also of interest is that Brookline has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 19.38% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Brookline is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Brookline’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One downside of living in Brookline, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.74 minutes every day commuting to work. Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Brookline. 63.55% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Brookline in 2022 was $57,069, which is wealthy relative to New Hampshire and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $228,276 for a family of four. The people who call Brookline home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Brookline residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Brookline include Irish, English, German, French, and French Canadian. The most common language spoken in Brookline is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.
