West Brookfield town, Massachusetts
West Brookfield town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Brookfield town is a geographic entity located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,947. The land area covers 20.47 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,947 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 58.5 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,675 | ±138 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,879 | ±171 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,675 | ±138 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 204 | ±109 |
| Median Home Value | $354,000 | ±$21,207 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,236 | ±$271 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,613 | ±$11,952 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,549 | ±$12,390 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 314 | ±174 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,777 | ±189 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.8% | ±1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 3,917 (2024)
ID: 166578
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
PO BOX 372, WEST BROOKFIELD MA 01585-0372
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School West Brookfield | KG-06 | West Brookfield, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Oxford, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Auburn, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Webster, MA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Charlton, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Belchertown, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Brimfield, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Brookfield, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Sturbridge, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Rutland, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District
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College Vocational | 13.2 mi away | 57 Old Muggett Hill Rd, Charlton, MA, 01507-1331 |
50824859711674
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MERRIAM-GILBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 3 WEST MAIN ST., WEST BROOKFIELD, MA, 01585 |
(508) 867-1410
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Anna Maria College
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College | 13.7 mi away | 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA, 01612-1198 |
5088493300
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WARREN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 934 MAIN ST., WARREN, MA, 01083 |
(413) 436-7690
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Technology Learning Center
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College Vocational | 16.2 mi away | 11 Buffum Dam Road, Oxford, MA, 01540-1411 |
5089871852
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MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 2 LINCOLN STREET, BROOKFIELD, MA, 01506 |
(508) 867-6339
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Worcester State University
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College | 16.4 mi away | 486 Chandler St, Worcester, MA, 01602-2597 |
5089298000
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YOUNG MEN'S LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 37 MAIN ST., WARE, MA, 01082 |
(413) 967-5491
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Assumption University
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College | 17.3 mi away | 500 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA, 01609-1296 |
5087677000
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HASTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 161 NORTH MAIN STREET, NORTH BROOKFIELD, MA, 01535 |
(508) 867-0208
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BELCHERTOWN, MA US, located 9.7 miles from West Brookfield town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0° | 15.4° | 24.2° | 3.46" | 12.3" |
| February | 35.4° | 15.1° | 25.2° | 3.09" | 13.7" |
| March | 43.7° | 23.7° | 33.7° | 3.71" | 8.8" |
| April | 56.5° | 33.8° | 45.2° | 3.68" | 1.4" |
| May | 68.3° | 44.8° | 56.5° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.7° | 54.3° | 65.5° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.8° | 59.8° | 70.8° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.1° | 58.0° | 69.0° | 4.78" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.8° | 51.5° | 62.1° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.4° | 39.7° | 50.0° | 4.78" | 0.2" |
| November | 48.6° | 30.5° | 39.6° | 3.48" | 1.5" |
| December | 38.3° | 21.5° | 29.9° | 4.01" | 9.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brookfield CDP | CDP | 1.0 mi | — |
| Warren CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Brookfield CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| West Warren CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Ware CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| North Brookfield CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2502775400. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.