The rapid recovery of downtown Brockton, Massachusetts, is in the process of redevelopment. Located in the center of the city, it is the home of WB Mason's world headquarters and an MBTA commuter rail station. The area is undergoing physical transformation due to ongoing redevelopment efforts and intense efforts to generate private investment. In addition to new housing developments, the city also faces challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The median household income in New Brockton is $58,469, a 6.04% increase from last year. The city employs 46,949 people. The largest industries in the city are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services. Meanwhile, the highest paying industries are utilities, public administration, and professional, scientific, and technical services. Nevertheless, more than one-fourth of the residents of New Brockton live below the poverty line, with 14.6% of them having an education less than high school. The largest demographics living below the poverty line are Females, age 25-34.
The number of people suffering from substance abuse in the city is notably high. Between 2009 and 2013, the city's median household income was $66,864, almost double the state average of $43,694. In addition, the number of people who live below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) was ten percent higher than the state average, and the city's crime rate is higher than the state average.