Where is Brookline, Massachusetts, USA?

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Where is Brookline Located? - Brookline is a city located in the Norfolk County of Massachusetts, United States. Brookline lies between 30.4430261 Degrees North latitudes and 88.8664767 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Brookline, Massachusetts

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Where is Brookline?: The Google Map showing the location of Brookline in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.

Where is Brookline Located?

Brookline is a city located in the Norfolk County of Massachusetts, United States. Brookline lies between 30.4430261 Degrees North latitudes and 88.8664767 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Brookline city is 63191 people and the city has a total area of 6.76 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Brookline, Massachusetts Quick Facts

FactDetails
TownBrookline
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
State CapitalBoston
CountryUnited States
US RegionNortheast
Latitude42.3318°N
Longitude71.1212°W
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Land Areaapprox. 6.8 sq mi
Water Areaapprox. 0.3 sq mi
Total Areaapprox. 7.1 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)63,191
Population DensityApproximately 9,300 per sq mi
ZIP Codes02445, 02446, 02447, 02467
Area Code617 / 857
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code25-09175
Congressional DistrictMassachusetts's 4th Congressional District

Nearby Cities and Towns to Brookline, Massachusetts

  • Boston, Massachusetts - 5 mi Northeast
  • Cambridge, Massachusetts - 4 mi North
  • Newton, Massachusetts - 4 mi West
  • Somerville, Massachusetts - 6 mi North
  • Quincy, Massachusetts - 10 mi Southeast
  • Medford, Massachusetts - 8 mi North
  • Watertown, Massachusetts - 5 mi Northwest
  • Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts - 2 mi South
  • Allston, Massachusetts - 3 mi North
  • Brookline Village areas - Within town

Brookline, Massachusetts Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Precipitation (in)
January36223.8
April56403.7
July83663.5
October62473.9
Annual584447.0
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate ClassificationHumid Continental (Köppen Dfb)
Annual PrecipitationApproximately 47 inches
Annual Snowfall40–50 inches
Severe Weather RiskModerate - nor’easters, winter storms, summer thunderstorms
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 200 days

Driving Distances from Brookline, Massachusetts

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BostonMassachusetts515 min
CambridgeMassachusetts412 min
NewtonMassachusetts410 min
SomervilleMassachusetts615 min
QuincyMassachusetts1020 min
FraminghamMassachusetts2030 min
WalthamMassachusetts818 min
SalemMassachusetts2035 min
WorcesterMassachusetts4555 min
ProvidenceRhode Island501 hr

Transportation and Connectivity in Brookline, Massachusetts

TransportationDetails
Nearest AirportLogan International Airport
IATA CodeBOS
Major HighwaysRoute 9, Route 9A, Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90 nearby)
Public TransitMBTA Green Line (C and D Branches)
Rail ServiceMBTA commuter rail (nearby Boston stations)
Local TransitMBTA bus network
  • Route 9 is the main east–west corridor connecting Brookline with Boston and Newton.
  • MBTA Green Line provides direct subway access into downtown Boston.
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) is the nearest major airport.
  • I-90 (Mass Pike) offers regional highway access across Massachusetts.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Brookline, Massachusetts

LandmarkType
Coolidge CornerCommercial District
Brookline Reservoir ParkPublic Park
Larz Anderson ParkHistoric Park
Larz Anderson Auto MuseumAutomobile Museum
John F. Kennedy National Historic SiteHistoric Site
Brookline VillageHistoric Village Center
Griggs ParkNeighborhood Park
Washington SquareCommercial District
Brookline Arts CenterArts Center
Amory ParkPublic Park

Colleges and Universities in Brookline, Massachusetts

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Boston UniversityPrivateResearch UniversityMedicine, law, business, communications
Harvard University (nearby Cambridge)PrivateIvy League UniversityLaw, medicine, engineering, humanities
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)PrivateResearch UniversityEngineering, AI, science, technology
Northeastern UniversityPrivateResearch UniversityCo-op programs, engineering, business
Boston CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts, business, law, theology
Wheelock College of Education & Human Development (BU)PrivateGraduate/UndergradEducation and child development

Waterbodies in Brookline, Massachusetts

Charles River, Muddy River, Leverett Pond, Jamaica Pond (nearby), Brookline Reservoir, Olmsted Park water system, Stony Brook (historic), Back Bay Fens waterways, Chestnut Hill Reservoir (nearby), Emerald Necklace park system lakes and ponds.

Golf Courses in Brookline, Massachusetts

The Country Club (Brookline), Putterham Meadows Golf Course, William J. Devine Golf Course (Franklin Park), Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course, George Wright Golf Course (nearby), Granite Links Golf Club (regional), Fresh Pond Golf Course (Cambridge).

Brookline, Massachusetts - Key Historical Facts

  • Brookline was settled in the early 17th century and incorporated as a town in 1705.
  • It remained independent from Boston during multiple annexation attempts in the 1800s.
  • The town is famous as the birthplace of President John F. Kennedy.
  • Brookline developed as a streetcar suburb in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • The Emerald Necklace park system, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, shaped much of its green space.
  • Today, Brookline is known for historic neighborhoods, strong education access, and proximity to Boston.

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