Overall Edge
Brookline leads
Brookline wins 7 of 8 categories
Neighborhood A
Brookline
$2.7M median
Walkable Upscale
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Needham
$2.5M median
Suburban Family
Brookline
Metric
Needham
$2.7M
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Median Price
Median Price
$2.5M
9/10
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School Rating
School Rating
9/10
A+
←
Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A
80/100
←
Walk Score
Walk Score
38/100
10 min
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Commute
Commute
22 min
8
←
Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
6
15
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Cafes
Cafes
8
5
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Groceries
Groceries
4
10 min
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Hospital
Hospital
18 min
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Is Brookline or Needham more expensive?
Brookline has a median home price of $2.7M and Needham is $2.5M. Needham is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Brookline or Needham?
Brookline has a school rating of 9/10 and Needham rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Brookline or Needham safer?
Brookline has a crime grade of A+ and Needham is graded A.
Which is more walkable?
Brookline scores 80/100 for walkability. Needham scores 38/100. Brookline is the more walkable option.