Cost of Living in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA

Population 4,695 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

137
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $484,000.

Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock sits roughly 20 miles east of Brockton — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 19% higher than Brockton's $406,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 159
Rent 105

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock

The median home value in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock is $483,600 — 59% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,383/month, 5% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $118,625/year is 59% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Massachusetts's top state income tax rate is 9.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. Overall, Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock has a cost of living index of 137 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$483,600
59% above avg
Median Rent
$1,383/mo
5% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
29.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,429
1 BR
$1,498
2 BR
$1,963
3 BR
$2,405
4 BR
$2,811
Owner-occupied 81.3%
Renter-occupied 18.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,383
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,997/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
37.5 min
39% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
26.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
63.8%
Carpooled
4.8%
Public transit
3.5%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
26.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$118,625
59% above avg
Per Capita Income
$59,457
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
22% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.3%
Graduate degree 18.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 54.8
Male median age 52.4
Female median age 56.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 40 — Good
76.2%
Good air days/yr
114
Max AQI recorded
155
PM2.5 days
210
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA?

Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock has a cost index of 137 (100 = national average). It is 37% above the national average.

What is average rent in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA?

The median gross rent in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock is $1,383 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock?

The median home value in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock is $483,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock?

The median household income in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock is $118,625 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.

Is Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA affordable?

Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock is above average in cost of living, with an index of 137 — about 37% higher than the national average.

Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock at a Glance

Population
4,695
Median Income
$118,625
Home Value
$483,600
Median Rent
$1,383/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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