Brookline Massachusetts Map

About Brookline, Massachusetts

Brookline is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 59,100. The population density is 5500.0 people per km². Brookline is located at 42.3318°N, 71.1212°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2445.

Brookline spreads across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a terrain shaped by ancient glaciers that left behind a mosaic of well-tended lawns and mature trees. It lies 1.4 miles west-north-west of Roxbury, MA (from Roxbury, MA: bearing 289°T), and is situated 3.7 miles west-south-west of Greater Boston. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a peculiar clarity, a freshness that speaks of proximity to the broader expanse of the Atlantic, even though the immediate geography is inland. Streets, often lined with stately homes boasting varied architectural styles, possess a quiet dignity, a sense of settled permanence. Small, intimate parks punctuate the neighborhoods, offering moments of green respite where the rustle of leaves becomes a constant, soothing murmur. This locality, Brookline, has long been a place of intellectual and cultural ferment, its history intertwined with the development of the Commonwealth. Once a farming community, its fertile soil gradually gave way to the ambitions of a burgeoning Boston, transforming it into a desirable residential area with a distinct character. The presence of prestigious educational institutions has fostered an environment that values learning and innovation, contributing to a vibrant local economy driven by knowledge-based industries and a sophisticated retail and service sector. Brookline’s distinctive character is also evident in its commitment to public spaces and its engaged citizenry, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and a quiet, yet persistent, civic pride that echoes through its tree-lined avenues.

About This Brookline Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Brookline, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Brookline and Norfolk County.

Detailed location data for Brookline includes the ZIP code (02445), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Norfolk County (Dedham), and school district assignment (Brookline School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Brookline is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.